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D222 MOP

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,175 mi
Last recorded11,175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 MOP
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 11,175 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 10,979 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 10,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 10,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 10,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 9,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 9,828 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 9,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,114 miles

Nearside front brake is slightly binding.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,904 miles

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

slight bind from nearside front brake

Pass 11 Aug 2012 8,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 8,507 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 8,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 7,586 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 7,010 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 7,010 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 106,454 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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D222 MOP is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D222 MOP, 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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D222 MOP is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 15 September 1986.

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