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C2 LOT

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,209 mi
Last recorded86,209 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,209 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 86,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 86,165 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat tilting mechanism does not function

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,090 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt mechanism not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,888 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 85,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system out of flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2014 85,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 85,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,414 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,399 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

drivers door is stiff to open

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 85,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 85,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 84,408 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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C2 LOT is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,212 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 Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 LOT, 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 36 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 C2 LOT registered?

C2 LOT is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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