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H903 EBB

1990 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,484 mi
Last recorded33,484 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat42,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH903 EBB
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 33,484 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Clutch fluid pipe corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,363 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Clutch fluid pipe corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS+OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,304 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Clutch fluid pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Front + Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S+O/S (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 32,735 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 32,735 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,389 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 30,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 30,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,917 miles

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

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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H903 EBB is a 1990 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H903 EBB, 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 H903 EBB registered?

H903 EBB is a 1990 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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