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F483 RLH

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,284 mi
Last recorded63,284 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 RLH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2008 63,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 63,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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F483 RLH is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F483 RLH, 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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What year was F483 RLH registered?

F483 RLH is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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