£7,020 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)
1985 LOTUS ECLAT EXCEL
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 481
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, with a 2174 cc engine, has had recommissioning work after being off the road for 7 years. It comes with a history of 6 former keepers and service records up to 2003, along with recent replacements and repairs.
Condition
5
The car has been off the road for 7 years and has undergone recommissioning work, suggesting it needed attention. The description mentions completed restoration work, a quantity of service/repair invoices and MOT's, but also refers to 6 former keepers, all suggesting moderate wear and tear and the need for reconditioning.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
SCC089912FHD11893
Chassis No:
Odometer:
2,168 miles
XEL 858
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
2,174cc.
This 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel was purchased by our vendor last year having been off the road for about 7 years.
The first owner is listed as Lotus Cars Ltd and the second keeper as Squadron Leader B.C.
Walker of Gloucestershire.
The V5 records six former keepers in total.
The service book contains 13 entries till 85,193 miles in 2003.
Much restoration/recommissioning work has been completed.
These works include a new cambelt and tensioner, clutch cylinder, brake master cylinder, plugs, leads, N/S door beam, front ball joints, bushes, new tyres and quite a number of electrical items.
Comes with a quantity of service/repair invoices, MoT's, Handbook and V5.
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Points of note
£2,531
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,864
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,020
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 17 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
2,166 miles
Registration Date
1985-06-18
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 18 2025 with 2,166 miles
Passed
On Jun 21 2018 with 1,783 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Jun 21 2018 with 1,783 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jun 26 2014 with 1,687 miles
Passed
On Jul 25 2008 with 1,608 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2007 with 98,690 miles
Failed
On Aug 28 2007 with 98,682 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Passed
On Aug 10 2006 with 95,493 miles
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