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H515 UVH

1990 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat42,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH515 UVH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,709 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 82,799 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 81,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,466 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 72,458 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,757 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,757 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system mounting rubbers worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,463 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,986 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,526 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 55,654 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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H515 UVH is a 1990 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 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 H515 UVH, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H515 UVH registered?

H515 UVH is a 1990 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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