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E646 NOW

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

17,770 mi
Last recorded17,770 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE646 NOW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 17,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear corroded

Front inner rack joints slight play both sides

Pass 8 Mar 2023 17,709 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 17,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 17,102 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 17,100 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,549 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 16,549 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail under bonnet (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 15,742 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 13,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 9,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 9,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,028 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,019 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four discs have light corrosion.

o/s/f brake binding slightly,

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,418 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 8,418 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 8,099 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 8,099 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 8,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,032 miles

N/S REAR AND N/S FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BIINDING

Pass 11 Feb 2010 6,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel stiff to turn,brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,297 miles

Front brakes are cout of ballance

Offside rear tyre shows weart at vedges.

Reduced performance at offside park brake.

Slight bind at nearside rear wheel.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 3,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 2,564 miles

Please check nearside front tyre

Rear of exhaust very rusty

Steering noisy at stress test no visable play

oil leak

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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E646 NOW is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E646 NOW, 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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E646 NOW is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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