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F132 MLD

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,795 mi
Last recorded8,795 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 MLD
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 8,795 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 8,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 8,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 7,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 5,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,252 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 1,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR BEARINGS NOT CHECKED DUE TO BRAKE BIND

Pass 5 Apr 2013 1,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 1,030 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 625 miles

slight leak from exhaust front joint

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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F132 MLD is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F132 MLD, 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 F132 MLD registered?

F132 MLD is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F132 MLD safe to buy?

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