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B4 DLO

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,724 mi
Last recorded82,724 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DLO
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,523 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 82,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,723 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,723 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,566 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 76,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,947 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,713 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,252 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,330 miles

brake pedal soft

Pass 13 Jun 2008 69,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 68,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,699 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?

Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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B4 DLO is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 68,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 DLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 40 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 DLO registered?

B4 DLO is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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