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F366 USC

1988 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,899 mi
Last recorded43,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF366 USC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,875 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 41,875 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,997 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,643 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,119 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,028 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,733 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,624 miles

small coolant leak at front of engine

Fail 7 Feb 2015 30,593 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

small coolant leak at front of engine

Pass 15 Jan 2014 28,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,932 miles

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

rear brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2010 16,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,579 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 16,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

smell of petrol in boot

wiper arm wobbly

Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,544 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake back plate deteriorated

rear exhaust rubbers split x 6

Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,571 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 9,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 565 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspensoin parts corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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F366 USC is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F366 USC, 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 F366 USC registered?

F366 USC is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F366 USC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F366 USC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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