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F92 TRY

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF92 TRY
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 87,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 3,148 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 1,840 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 1,828 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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F92 TRY is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F92 TRY, 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 F92 TRY registered?

F92 TRY is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for F92 TRY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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