1987 Lotus Eclat 2.2L Petrol · D236 LMG
1987 Lotus Eclat (2.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 37,521 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D236 LMG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 37,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D236 LMG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Lotus Eclat (D236 LMG) between July 2007 and September 2023.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”.
D236 LMG Mileage History
- 18/07/200721,879 mi
- 19/07/200721,880 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/201322,418 mi+538 mi
- 20/09/201322,428 mi+10 mi
- 11/02/201622,810 mi+382 mi
- 12/02/201622,810 mi
- 05/09/202025,196 mi+2,386 mi
- 01/09/202127,550 mi+2,354 mi
- 02/09/202232,177 mi+4,627 mi
- 02/09/202232,177 mi
- 08/09/202337,521 mi+5,344 mi
- 11/09/202337,521 mi
Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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