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F752 BNG

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Gold Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,310 mi
Last recorded50,310 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF752 BNG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 50,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 49,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 48,322 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 47,393 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 44,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,983 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,768 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 41,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,256 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,244 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,063 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,509 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 39,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 37,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 36,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F752 BNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F752 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 F752 BNG registered?

F752 BNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F752 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F752 BNG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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