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F747 BNG

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 BNG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 99,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,792 miles

crack in front silencer exhaust clamp

slight weep from offside power steering pipe

Pass 26 Nov 2007 88,264 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 88,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 86,984 miles

power assisted steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2006 86,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

P/A/S pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2005 83,856 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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F747 BNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F747 BNG, 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 F747 BNG registered?

F747 BNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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