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E239 DPJ

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,430 mi
Last recorded38,430 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 DPJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 38,430 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

tempary repair to rear exhaust mounts

Fail 2 May 2009 37,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cords and tyre perishing

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn on edges and tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked

tempary repair to rear exhaust mounts

Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,723 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 31,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 31,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 31,541 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,409 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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E239 DPJ is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E239 DPJ, 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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What year was E239 DPJ registered?

E239 DPJ is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 28 September 1987.

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