MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight oil leak
steering noisy
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
slight oil leak
steering noisy
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for E69 ELN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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