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E584 MOR

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,013 mi
Last recorded66,013 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE584 MOR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,013 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 66,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 64,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 19 May 2025 64,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 20 May 2024 64,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion in places

Pass 23 May 2023 62,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 62,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 61,749 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,733 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play on inner steering rack end

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over pipe at o/s union end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between union and flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight play on inner steering rack end

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over pipe at o/s union end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between union and flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 60,261 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 60,261 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 58,688 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2017 54,331 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 52,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 49,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,105 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,103 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 37,995 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,091 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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E584 MOR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E584 MOR, 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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E584 MOR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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