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OJI 5923

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,799 mi
Last recorded86,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJI 5923
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 86,799 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,019 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 86,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OJI 5923 is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 63,284 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 OJI 5923, 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 37 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 OJI 5923 registered?

OJI 5923 is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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