MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,690 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
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F153 RPL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 F153 RPL, 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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How do I check the history of F153 RPL?
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What year was F153 RPL registered?
F153 RPL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 15 May 1989.
Is F153 RPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F153 RPL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F153 RPL have outstanding finance?
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