MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,824 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour (10.1 (m))
Offside Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour (10.1 (m))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
oil leak
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?
Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F940 AOB is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F940 AOB, 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 F940 AOB registered?
F940 AOB is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F940 AOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F940 AOB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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