MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1/engine oil leaks
2/o/s/f fog lamp damage
3/o/s beam pattern poor
4/o/s/r lamp lens poor
5/slight leak from steerin rack
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F423 FAM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F423 FAM, 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 F423 FAM registered?
F423 FAM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 September 1988.
Is F423 FAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F423 FAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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