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D254 UJH

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD254 UJH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,176 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 75,416 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 75,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,377 miles

All exhaust mounting rubbers perished and splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres starting to crack in sidewalls

Fail 30 Jun 2016 75,372 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyres starting to crack in sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,355 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 75,118 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,488 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 74,446 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,226 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,511 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 21 May 2009 60,921 miles

Handbrake very near end of working travel

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Wiper blade in poor condition

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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D254 UJH is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D254 UJH, 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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D254 UJH is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 4 August 1986.

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