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XIW 9122

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 9122
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 92,236 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside top ball joints play

Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,742 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 90,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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XIW 9122 is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XIW 9122, 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 XIW 9122 registered?

XIW 9122 is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is XIW 9122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 9122 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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