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E743 KHX

1987 Lotus Eclat Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel41,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 KHX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 70,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 68,422 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 68,422 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 66,299 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 64,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 61,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 59,585 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 51,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 44,394 miles

front/rear.coil.springs.corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,182 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 35,831 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside and offside floor supports starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2012 35,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside floor supports starting to corrode

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,532 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,008 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 31,001 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 30,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,614 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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E743 KHX is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E743 KHX, 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 E743 KHX registered?

E743 KHX is a 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 21 August 1987.

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