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F602 PJD

1989 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 PJD
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 87,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 86,794 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,577 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,021 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 88,021 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 85,430 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,957 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 82,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 82,211 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 78,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 78,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,563 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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F602 PJD is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F602 PJD, 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.

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What year was F602 PJD registered?

F602 PJD is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 4 January 1989.

Is F602 PJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F602 PJD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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