MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyre slighty deteriorated
both rear disc slighty corroed
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F551 NAY is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F551 NAY, 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 F551 NAY registered?
F551 NAY is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 September 1988.
Is F551 NAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F551 NAY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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