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H780 DNR

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,008 mi
Last recorded20,008 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH780 DNR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 20,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 20,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 19,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 18,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,444 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 17,441 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,439 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 13,508 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 12,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 11,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,445 miles

handbrake readings only just met rerquirements

inner face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 8,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 7,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has cracking of the side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Offside oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,535 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 5,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 4,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,423 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 2,188 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 742 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 98,132 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 98,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 95,350 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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H780 DNR is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H780 DNR, 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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H780 DNR is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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