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H123 SPW

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,888 mi
Last recorded58,888 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 SPW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 57,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 54,264 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 53,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,542 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 53,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 53,040 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 53,031 miles

Steering rack gaiter split nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding offside rear (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 52,837 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,506 miles

Nearside handbrake slightly low

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,470 miles

Slight exhaust leak from front flexible section

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,142 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,314 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,273 miles

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

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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H123 SPW is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,212 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 H123 SPW, 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 36 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 H123 SPW registered?

H123 SPW is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H123 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H123 SPW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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