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F925 CSK

1988 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,125 mi
Last recorded62,125 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF925 CSK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 62,125 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 61,988 miles

driver seat belt need help to retract back

Fail 10 May 2017 61,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

driver seat belt need help to retract back

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 61,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,783 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,190 miles

front winscreen slightly marked

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,297 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 59,296 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 54,691 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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F925 CSK is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F925 CSK, 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 F925 CSK registered?

F925 CSK is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F925 CSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F925 CSK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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