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E62 ELN

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE62 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 78,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,863 miles

Signs of PAS fluid leaking near steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2006 76,859 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of PAS fluid leaking near steering rack

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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E62 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E62 ELN, 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 E62 ELN registered?

E62 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 6 August 1987.

Is E62 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E62 ELN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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