MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
All exhaust mounting rubbers perished and splitting
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tyres starting to crack in sidewalls
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
hand brake near end of travel
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was D254 UJH registered?
D254 UJH is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 4 August 1986.
Is D254 UJH safe to buy?
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