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F600 RUC

1989 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,899 mi
Last recorded7,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 RUC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 7,899 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and off sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 7,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and off sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 6,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 5,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 5,768 miles

Bonnet stand/strut mounting bracket is insecure

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on sidewalls, age of all tyres is greater than 10 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 5,768 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When indicators/hazard warning operated (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet stand/strut mounting bracket is insecure

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres on sidewalls, age of all tyres is greater than 10 years (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 5,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 5,701 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine coolant leak from engine area, water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 5,681 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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F600 RUC is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,054 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 F600 RUC, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F600 RUC?

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What year was F600 RUC registered?

F600 RUC is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 8 February 1989.

Is F600 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F600 RUC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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