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E991 XSB

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE991 XSB
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2006 82,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E991 XSB is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E991 XSB, 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 E991 XSB registered?

E991 XSB is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E991 XSB safe to buy?

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