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E4 KRC

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,095 mi
Last recorded13,095 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 KRC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2014 13,095 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,578 miles

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

wipers dont park,front numberplate poor,shock absorbers corroded,slight play in steering rack inner tie rod joints,repair has been made to n/s/f subframe front mount

Pass 4 Nov 2005 7,988 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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E4 KRC is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 42,652 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 E4 KRC, 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 38 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 E4 KRC registered?

E4 KRC is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is E4 KRC safe to buy?

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