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H27 UPW

1991 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112 mi
Last recorded112 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 UPW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 57 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,655 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 36,641 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 15,850 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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H27 UPW is a 1991 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H27 UPW, 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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What year was H27 UPW registered?

H27 UPW is a 1991 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H27 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H27 UPW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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