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F940 AOB

1989 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,824 mi
Last recorded24,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 AOB
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 24,824 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 24,762 miles

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))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 24,759 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,479 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 24,470 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,605 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,072 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 4,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 4,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 4,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 4,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 4,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 95,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,997 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2005 92,867 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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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.

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