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G296 DPE

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,407 mi
Last recorded12,407 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 DPE
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 12,407 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 12,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 11,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 11,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 10,732 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 10,470 miles

All tyres starting to wear on the edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre valve stem perished

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 9,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 4,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,163 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 10,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 9,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 9,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,833 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 8,231 miles

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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G296 DPE is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,212 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 G296 DPE, 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 36 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 G296 DPE registered?

G296 DPE is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G296 DPE safe to buy?

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