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708 NPO

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,784 mi
Last recorded50,784 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration708 NPO
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 50,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 50,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 45,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 44,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 42,321 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 40,755 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,769 miles

Offside Front slight buinding

Offside Rear slight buinding

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,727 miles

Front suspension components are corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 39,727 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension components are corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,715 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 39,714 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,782 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,819 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,585 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,583 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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708 NPO is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 708 NPO, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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708 NPO is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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