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F135 RPL

1989 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,425 mi
Last recorded2,425 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF135 RPL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 2,425 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 2,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 275 miles

Central EXHAUST LEAKING AT FLEXY

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 99,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 98,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 98,468 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,096 miles

service brake is causing steering wheel to pull to left slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 97,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 20,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,997 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,139 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 15,139 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,590 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,845 miles

Both dipped H/Light aims ON lower limits

Front and rear coil springs getting abit corroded slightly

Rear exhaust unions getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,794 miles

Front brake pads appear low.

Rear tyres are worn at centers close to wear bar indicators.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 4,702 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 4,680 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear belt mount area rusty.

Rear of exhaust rusty.

oil leak

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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F135 RPL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,054 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 F135 RPL, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F135 RPL registered?

F135 RPL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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