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D880 BPH

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD880 BPH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe before flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear - to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,478 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe before flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear - to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 65,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 62,289 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 57,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 56,210 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 56,210 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 54,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 53,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 49,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 48,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,276 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 44,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,343 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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D880 BPH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D880 BPH, 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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D880 BPH is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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