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F87 LTU

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF87 LTU
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,436 miles

fuel cap starting to perished

Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,436 miles

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

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

fuel cap starting to perished

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,694 miles

rear exhaust mountings perished

servo pipe starting to perish

Fail 6 Jul 2006 87,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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F87 LTU is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F87 LTU, 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 F87 LTU registered?

F87 LTU is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F87 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F87 LTU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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