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F463 NVR

1988 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,461 mi
Last recorded46,461 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF463 NVR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 46,461 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 46,461 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn + boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,952 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 44,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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F463 NVR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F463 NVR, 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 F463 NVR registered?

F463 NVR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 14 October 1988.

Is F463 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F463 NVR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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