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YPJ 590Y

1983 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,532 mi
Last recorded94,532 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPJ 590Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 94,061 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 94,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp to bright (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 93,011 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 92,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 92,346 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YPJ 590Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YPJ 590Y, 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 43 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 YPJ 590Y registered?

YPJ 590Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 January 1983.

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