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F423 FAM

1988 Lotus Eclat

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,791 mi
Last recorded14,791 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF423 FAM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,092 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,499 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 7,496 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,337 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 4,952 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 4,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 3,785 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 1,009 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,222 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 17,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 14,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 14,713 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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