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F641 DNG

1989 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,788 mi
Last recorded38,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF641 DNG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 38,678 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 38,678 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 38,134 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 38,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST RUBBING ON N/S/R INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 37,876 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,150 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,957 miles

Coolant leak around water pump

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,877 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 34,867 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering lower uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,304 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,707 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 32,750 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 32,750 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,067 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,408 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 26,929 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 26,912 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blowing in several places

n/s handbrake readings poor

suspect rear brakes binding

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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F641 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F641 DNG, 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 F641 DNG registered?

F641 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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