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F420 TFX

1988 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,171 mi
Last recorded32,171 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF420 TFX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 32,171 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 32,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 30,641 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar end bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 28,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar end bush in suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 25,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,929 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 16,339 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm pin/bush for anti-roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pipe joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 9,734 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 9,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive rough idle and emissions CO double the limit - carburettors require adjustment (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,782 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 6,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 3,835 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 1,674 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 98,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 98,676 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

power steering pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2008 75,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 75,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,376 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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F420 TFX is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 F420 TFX, 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 F420 TFX registered?

F420 TFX is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F420 TFX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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