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J630 HMR

1991 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1,180 mi
Last recorded1,180 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1991 Lotus Eclat53,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ630 HMR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 1,180 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected rear brake disc shields starting to corrode (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated full travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 684 miles

hand brake full travel

rear wheels slightly hard to rotate

Pass 29 Nov 2016 223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 99,505 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,248 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,258 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front brake slightly stiff

o/side rear brake slightly stiff

passenger door dificult to close

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,687 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/front door lock stiff

used the wrong mixture test then did the correct one based on the date of car manufacturer 08/11/1991

Fail 10 Jun 2010 98,588 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,588 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,614 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 97,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,911 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 96,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 96,842 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 96,841 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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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J630 HMR is a 1991 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J630 HMR, 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.

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What year was J630 HMR registered?

J630 HMR is a 1991 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 8 November 1991.

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