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H835 FRK

1990 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat42,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH835 FRK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,410 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 77,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Nov 2005 77,824 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H835 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H835 FRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H835 FRK?

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What year was H835 FRK registered?

H835 FRK is a 1990 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 18 December 1990.

Is H835 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H835 FRK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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