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H1 APL

1992 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,892 mi
Last recorded68,892 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Eclat61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 APL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,892 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 68,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,036 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,976 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,836 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 62,654 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,554 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,551 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,678 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 57,462 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,462 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 57,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,528 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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H1 APL is a 1992 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 61,437 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 H1 APL, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H1 APL registered?

H1 APL is a 1992 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 2 October 1992.

Is H1 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 APL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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