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E863 FPM

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,773 mi
Last recorded11,773 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE863 FPM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 11,773 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 11,076 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 10,007 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all round corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,412 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 9,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 9,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 8,903 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 8,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 8,760 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,214 miles

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

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

signs of a slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,184 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 3,184 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 2,700 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 1,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,094 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,801 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 42,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2006 42,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E863 FPM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E863 FPM, 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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E863 FPM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 9 January 1988.

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