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F963 TLU

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,064 mi
Last recorded64,064 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 TLU
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 64,064 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 road springs rusty/corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 63,259 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,385 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,050 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 60,978 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,293 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,689 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,539 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,926 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,010 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,011 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,609 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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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.

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