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E951 XMR

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,102 mi
Last recorded21,102 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel42,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE951 XMR
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 20,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,515 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 18,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front metal brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack

play in top of steering column

rear metal brake pipes corroded

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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E951 XMR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E951 XMR, 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 E951 XMR registered?

E951 XMR is a 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 May 1988.

Is E951 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E951 XMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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