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G236 AJB

1990 Lotus Eclat

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,588 mi
Last recorded17,588 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat42,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 AJB
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 17,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,574 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,574 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,027 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 16,027 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside front side light not working

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,557 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 14,557 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 11,651 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 3,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 3 miles

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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G236 AJB is a 1990 Lotus Eclat in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 42,587 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 G236 AJB, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G236 AJB registered?

G236 AJB is a 1990 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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