MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F838 OVH is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F838 OVH, 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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How do I check the history of F838 OVH?
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What year was F838 OVH registered?
F838 OVH is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 10 August 1988.
Is F838 OVH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F838 OVH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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