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E97 NOT

1988 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE97 NOT
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,044 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 96,056 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 95,639 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,439 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 89,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 184
brake binding 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
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E97 NOT is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 60,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E97 NOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 38 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E97 NOT registered?

E97 NOT is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 July 1988.

Is E97 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E97 NOT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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