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H980 MRE

1991 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,269 mi
Last recorded10,269 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Lotus Eclat53,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 MRE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,269 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 10,151 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2010 7,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,155 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 7,123 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,292 miles

ADIVISE HEADLAMP REFLETORS POOR NS AND OFF SIDE

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 6,260 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

ADVISE HEADLAMP REFLECTORS POOR NS AND OFF SIDE

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H980 MRE is a 1991 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H980 MRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H980 MRE registered?

H980 MRE is a 1991 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 May 1991.

Is H980 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H980 MRE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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