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E742 YKM

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,372 mi
Last recorded49,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 YKM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 49,372 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 46,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 42,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 40,070 miles

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

oil weep

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 40,070 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

oil weep

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 36,186 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,091 miles

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

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

Rear both sides silencer flanges very corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 15,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 6,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,135 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,925 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,903 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,105 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,449 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 48,449 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 May 2007 48,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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E742 YKM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E742 YKM, 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 E742 YKM registered?

E742 YKM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 12 July 1988.

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