MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of G10 EXL?
You can check the full history of G10 EXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was G10 EXL registered?
G10 EXL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 26 October 1989.
Is G10 EXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G10 EXL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does G10 EXL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G10 EXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.