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F200 PCW

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,993 mi
Last recorded53,993 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 PCW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,993 miles

o/s rear and n/s rear discs covers corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,991 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s rear and n/s rear discs covers corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,911 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,287 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,176 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 41,697 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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F200 PCW is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F200 PCW, 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 F200 PCW registered?

F200 PCW is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 10 September 1988.

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