MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?
Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIL 8128 is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,058 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 FIL 8128, 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 39 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 FIL 8128 registered?
FIL 8128 is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 15 April 1987.
Is FIL 8128 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIL 8128 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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