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G178 APF

1989 Lotus Eclat

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,159 mi
Last recorded91,159 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 APF
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 91,159 miles

All 4 tyres over 20 years

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,145 miles

All Tyres 22/25 Years Old

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,706 miles

All 4 tyres over 20 years old

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 90,706 miles

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

All 4 tyres over 20 years old

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,689 miles

All tyres are at least 20 years old!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 90,689 miles

All tyres are at least 20 years old!

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,839 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 89,820 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 89,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 89,153 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Apr 2009 89,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,394 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 88,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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G178 APF is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,054 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 G178 APF, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G178 APF registered?

G178 APF is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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