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H34 UPW

1991 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,327 mi
Last recorded15,327 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Eclat53,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH34 UPW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 15,321 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 15,321 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working when tail lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 14,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 13,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 12,163 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 11,736 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 11,724 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front & offside front shock absorbers casings corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 11,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 11,048 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,838 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner steering track rod end

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jan 2013 10,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,799 miles

All four shock absorber bodies corroded

Engine oil leaks

Nearside rear brke binding slightly

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Oil weep from rear diff

Slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,796 miles

All 4 shock absorber bodies corroded

Nearside exhaust rear box split

Nearside rear shock damp

Rear diff leaking oil

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 10,586 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight corrosion on off-side rear floor out-rigger.

Pass 7 May 2008 10,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,153 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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H34 UPW is a 1991 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 53,091 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 H34 UPW, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H34 UPW registered?

H34 UPW is a 1991 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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