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XIL 7687

1991 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,130 mi
Last recorded81,130 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Lotus Eclat53,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 7687
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,130 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 81,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,994 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 80,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.6% (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 80,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 77,052 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 77,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 75,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,526 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,439 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 69,925 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 69,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,669 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 184
brake binding 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
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XIL 7687 is a 1991 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 53,091 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 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XIL 7687, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 35 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XIL 7687 registered?

XIL 7687 is a 1991 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is XIL 7687 safe to buy?

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