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G417 BBC

1989 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216 mi
Last recorded216 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 BBC
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 216 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 201 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,867 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 96,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,732 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 92,719 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,723 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 91,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,884 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,880 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,307 miles

nearside and offside front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack ends slight play/knock

Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack ends slight play/knock

Pass 9 Aug 2010 81,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 99,223 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 99,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G417 BBC is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G417 BBC, 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 G417 BBC registered?

G417 BBC is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 25 October 1989.

Is G417 BBC safe to buy?

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