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H1 SGC

1991 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,597 mi
Last recorded79,597 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 SGC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 79,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes running down centre vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow from flexi

Pass 2 May 2025 79,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 78,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,448 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,930 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,141 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 74,163 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,526 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,038 miles

Both front tyres on limit on inner edges.

Small split in offside front steering gaiter.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,419 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges.

Small split in offside front steering rack gaiter.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,498 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Small split in offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,785 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,519 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside side repeater slightly dim when used with hazards

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,931 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 52,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,264 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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H1 SGC is a 1991 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H1 SGC, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H1 SGC is a 1991 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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