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H733 YYJ

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,980 mi
Last recorded78,980 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH733 YYJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,477 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 78,477 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 78,371 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 77,434 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to all exhaust system down pipe back,

corrosion to coil springs front and rear

sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,402 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

all exhaust in very poor condition

all rear exhaust rubber mounts in very poor condition

clutch anti slip missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

signs of offside front tyre touching on plastic inner wing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,661 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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H733 YYJ is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 H733 YYJ, 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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H733 YYJ is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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