Lotus Eclat
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 85 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
85
Best Year
1990 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Lotus Eclat
The Lotus Eclat has been tested 85 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1990 to 1991), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 44 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 78%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 45,396 miles, while the newest (1991) averages 36,745 miles.
Compared to the Lotus brand average of 90%, the Eclat is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lotus models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Lotus Eclat by Year
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