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D723 FYK

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD723 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle covered in rust

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,628 miles

unable to see brake pads

Fail 6 Mar 2010 66,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

surface rust on all springs

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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D723 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,058 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 D723 FYK, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D723 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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