MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
heavy surface corrosion in filter housing(lower engine bay)
oil leaks from engine & gearbox
rear axle oil leak
slight leak of gases from exhaust flexible joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
heavy surface corrosion in filter housing(lower engine bay)
oil leaks from engine & gearbox
rear axle oil leak
slight leak of gases from exhaust flexible joint
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine & axle oil leaks
rear exhaust clamps excessively corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
excessive corrosion in fuel filter
exhaust manifold cracked
exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint
oil leak from front crankshaft oil seal & rear axle oil seal
rear exhaust clamp corroded
surface corrosion in front & rear suspension
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
excessive corrosion in fuel filter
exhaust manifold cracked
exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint
oil leak from front crankshaft oil seal & rear axle oil seal
rear exhaust clamp corroded
surface corrosion in front & rear suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint.
oil leak from crankshaft front oil seal and rear axle oil seal.
surface corrosion in front and rear suspension.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust slightly leaking gases from flexible joint.
oil leak from crankshaft front oil seal and rear axle oil seal.
surface corrosion in front and rear suspension.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
gear box bolt loose
o/s/f + n/s/f suspension ball joint covers split
oil leaks from rear axle,engine & gearbox
surface corrosion in coil springs, shock absorbers,upper front suspension arms & front & rear metal brake pipes
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C432 SLT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,940 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 C432 SLT, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C432 SLT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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