1987 Lotus Eclat Excel 2.2L Petrol · D880 BPH
1987 Lotus Eclat Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1987. Recorded mileage 69,853 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D880 BPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 69,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D880 BPH 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 1987 Lotus Eclat Excel (D880 BPH) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
D880 BPH Mileage History
- 07/09/202363,787 mi
- 05/09/202465,853 mi+2,066 mi
- 08/09/202568,478 mi+2,625 mi
- 15/09/202568,502 mi+24 mi
- 11/09/202669,853 mi+1,351 mi
Average of roughly 2,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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