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F141 LPN

1989 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,609 mi
Last recorded72,609 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 LPN
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,609 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,204 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,204 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,208 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 66,858 miles

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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F141 LPN is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F141 LPN, 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 F141 LPN registered?

F141 LPN is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F141 LPN safe to buy?

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