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D2 JPC

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,220 mi
Last recorded60,220 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 JPC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 59,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 59,069 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,765 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 58,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 57,759 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 56,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,189 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,032 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,079 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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D2 JPC is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D2 JPC, 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 D2 JPC registered?

D2 JPC is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D2 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 JPC shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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