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E625 GGM

1988 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,828 mi
Last recorded15,828 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Lotus Eclat60,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE625 GGM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 15,828 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 15,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,862 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,684 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,471 miles

Offside Rear O/S/R Wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear O/S/R Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,412 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,239 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 77,228 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in OS steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,431 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in OS steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,519 miles

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

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2008 73,821 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,347 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 73,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 72,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 184
brake binding 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
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E625 GGM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 60,407 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E625 GGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 38 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E625 GGM registered?

E625 GGM is a 1988 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E625 GGM safe to buy?

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