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C952 UPE

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC952 UPE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,808 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,789 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,568 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

both rear suspension top mount bushes perished

power steering pump damp & slightly noisey

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

both rear suspension top mount bushes perished

power steering pump damp & slightly noisey

slight play in nearside front inner track rod end

surface corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 16 May 2016 99,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

brake pads not visible

Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,758 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 98,758 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 98,298 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Advise:all coil springs corroded & majority of underside suspension components

Advise:both front tyres 2-3mm tread

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:n/s/r light lens full of water

Advise:n/s/r tyre has a screw/nail in it

Advise:o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,526 miles

Corrosion in nearside rear brake disc.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,526 miles

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

Corrosion in nearside rear brake disc.

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,881 miles

N/S/R brake reading slightly distorted

O/S headlight in poor condition

steering slightly notchy

Fail 4 Sep 2009 84,881 miles

N/S/R brake reading slightly distorted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S headlight in poor condition

steering slightly notchy

Pass 12 Sep 2008 81,378 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front steering rack boot twisted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,546 miles

as per VT32 number 353193937209

Fail 21 Aug 2007 78,545 miles

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

front & rear springs/shock absorbers very rusty †offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge †nearside front tyre worn around inner edge †slight play nearside front lower balljoint

front brake application becoming uneven †offside rear park-brake reading comparatively low

Pass 26 Aug 2006 72,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 72,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,962 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 71,980 miles

Offside Front Upper 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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C952 UPE is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 C952 UPE, 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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C952 UPE is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 28 May 1986.

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