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F237 PRX

1989 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,052 mi
Last recorded40,052 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF237 PRX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 40,052 miles

Offside rear exhaust loose and slight blow.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre fouling part of vehicle when vehicle is moving slowly on fall lock

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre fouling part of vehicle when vehicle is moving slowly on fall lock

Fail 19 Nov 2018 39,895 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Gear nob insecure...

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling part of vehicle when vehicle is moving slowly on fall lock....

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling part of vehicle when vehicle is moving slowly on fall lock....

Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 38,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 37,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 36,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,199 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 36,123 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,137 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,614 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 33,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 33,598 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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F237 PRX is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F237 PRX, 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 F237 PRX registered?

F237 PRX is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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