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G10 EXL

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 EXL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 92,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 92,512 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 91,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear body mount has slight corrosion (fibre glass body)

slight fracture to offside front seat base but not insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2007 91,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear body mount has slight corrosion (fibre glass body)

slight fracture to offside front seat base but not insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2006 90,162 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle stability bushes worn to excess

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2006 90,147 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

N/S/F seat back has slight movement

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle stability bushes worn to excess

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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G10 EXL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G10 EXL, 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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What year was G10 EXL registered?

G10 EXL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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