MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
Corrosion in nearside rear brake disc.
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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
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
N/S/R brake reading slightly distorted
O/S headlight in poor condition
steering slightly notchy
N/S/R brake reading slightly distorted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S headlight in poor condition
steering slightly notchy
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)
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
as per VT32 number 353193937209
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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