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D925 XAN

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD925 XAN
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,539 miles

Front wiper split and smearing

Rear exhaust box rubber mounts perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 90,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,505 miles

corrosion to both headlamp reflectors

Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,971 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 77,965 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,018 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,018 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,718 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,941 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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D925 XAN is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D925 XAN, 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 D925 XAN registered?

D925 XAN is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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