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F140 JUS

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 JUS
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2020 95,155 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear spring corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,954 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber split

Pass 5 May 2017 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust rubbers splitting

slight play in steering arms

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,093 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/f steering rack slight play

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,732 miles

water pump leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,622 miles

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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F140 JUS is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 63,284 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 F140 JUS, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F140 JUS is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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