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D190 MCL

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,436 mi
Last recorded14,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 MCL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 14,436 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 14,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 14,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 14,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,662 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,269 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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D190 MCL is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D190 MCL, 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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What year was D190 MCL registered?

D190 MCL is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D190 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D190 MCL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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