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H833 HRK

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,629 mi
Last recorded34,629 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 HRK
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,616 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 33,616 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,944 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 29,924 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,775 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,771 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,736 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fan fail light on

Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

clutch arm return spring broken

fan fail light on

rear exhaust mounting rubbers cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,517 miles

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

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

both front head lamps reflectors getting rustie

Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,512 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 45,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 45,601 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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H833 HRK is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 H833 HRK, 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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H833 HRK is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 11 December 1990.

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