1990 Lotus Eclat Excel 2.2L Petrol · H780 DNR
1990 Lotus Eclat Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 21,729 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H780 DNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 21,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H780 DNR Mileage History
- 27/09/202318,484 mi
- 18/09/202419,285 mi+801 mi
- 02/10/202520,000 mi+715 mi
- 02/10/202520,008 mi+8 mi
- 08/09/202621,729 mi+1,721 mi
Average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H780 DNR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel (H780 DNR) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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