MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,064 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs rusty/corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All four tyres wearing unevenly on edges
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S+O/S ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F963 TLU is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 F963 TLU, 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 F963 TLU registered?
F963 TLU is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F963 TLU safe to buy?
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