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C4 RPD

1985 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

34,229 mi
Last recorded34,229 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel63,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 RPD
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking spliting on inner edges and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal has travel

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2025 34,210 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 34,209 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 34,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 34,120 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,066 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 34,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 34,007 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn more than slight (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

travel in foot brake

Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012

Oil leak

speedo missing

Fail 31 Jul 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

speedo missing

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 26,536 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,403 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 26,400 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 25,961 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 25,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 23,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C4 RPD is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C4 RPD, 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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C4 RPD is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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