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G412 XFA

1989 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG412 XFA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,143 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 57,143 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across subframe. Pipe goes over to the nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Across subframe to nearside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 57,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 57,022 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 57,022 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 57,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,281 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,211 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 56,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,920 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,720 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 55,429 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,429 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 55,321 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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G412 XFA is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G412 XFA, 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 G412 XFA registered?

G412 XFA is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G412 XFA safe to buy?

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