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J503 LKB

1992 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,782 mi
Last recorded42,782 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ503 LKB
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 42,782 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 39,175 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,969 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,864 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 34,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 34,566 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 34,449 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,759 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 33,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2010 33,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 33,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 32,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,488 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp reflectors starting to corrode.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 29,448 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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J503 LKB is a 1992 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J503 LKB, 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 34 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 J503 LKB registered?

J503 LKB is a 1992 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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