1989 Lotus Eclat 2.2L Petrol · F940 AOB
1989 Lotus Eclat (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 24,853 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F940 AOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 24,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F940 AOB Mileage History
- 23/04/202524,759 mi
- 24/04/202524,762 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/202624,824 mi+62 mi
- 16/07/202624,851 mi+27 mi
- 21/07/202624,853 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F940 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Eclat (F940 AOB) between April 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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