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E69 ELN

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,177 mi
Last recorded86,177 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE69 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,177 miles

slight oil leak

steering noisy

Fail 10 Jul 2024 86,177 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

steering noisy

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,177 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 86,177 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to engine over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,175 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,177 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,044 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,100 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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E69 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E69 ELN, 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 E69 ELN registered?

E69 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E69 ELN safe to buy?

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