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F578 GUG

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,543 mi
Last recorded69,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 GUG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 87,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 66,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 65,825 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,395 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,335 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,691 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,752 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,826 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 52,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on rear floor reinforcing plates

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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F578 GUG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 63,284 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 F578 GUG, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F578 GUG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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