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H1 ESL

1992 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,859 mi
Last recorded14,859 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1992 Lotus Eclat61,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,859 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 14,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,592 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 ESL is a 1992 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ESL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H1 ESL registered?

H1 ESL is a 1992 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is H1 ESL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 ESL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H1 ESL have outstanding finance?

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