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D887 YPC

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,822 mi
Last recorded18,822 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD887 YPC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 18,822 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 18,821 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Dipped beam/headlights flick up and down randomly

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers are perished and will soon need attention

twice during the test the flip up headlights folded down on their own

Fail 30 Aug 2013 18,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers are perished and will soon need attention

twice during the test the flip up headlights folded down on their own

Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,223 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,631 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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D887 YPC is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D887 YPC, 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 D887 YPC registered?

D887 YPC is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D887 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D887 YPC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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