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C629 GGT

1985 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,811 mi
Last recorded3,811 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel63,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC629 GGT
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 3,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 2,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 30 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,830 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,393 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 4,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 4,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 3,308 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,521 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 61,521 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wing mirror slightly loose

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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C629 GGT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C629 GGT, 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 41 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 C629 GGT registered?

C629 GGT is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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