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E250 LVE

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,476 mi
Last recorded43,476 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 LVE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 43,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,041 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 42,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,876 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,857 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,514 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 42,514 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,370 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,585 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s headlight reflectors deteriorated

o/side rear brake disc badly pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,754 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s headlight reflectors deteriorated

o/side rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,287 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 35,597 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,264 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 34,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,517 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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E250 LVE is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,652 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 E250 LVE, 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 38 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 E250 LVE registered?

E250 LVE is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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