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D5 AXL

1986 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel68,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 AXL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 103,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 102,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 99,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2018 99,808 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,460 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

some brake imbalance front and rear

Fail 2 Nov 2013 84,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

some brake imbalance front and rear

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 82,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 81,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,914 miles

mid exhaust mount starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 79,074 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 78,774 miles

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

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

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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D5 AXL is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D5 AXL, 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 D5 AXL registered?

D5 AXL is a 1986 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 7 November 1986.

Is D5 AXL safe to buy?

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