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G584 TGJ

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,747 mi
Last recorded68,747 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG584 TGJ
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,747 miles

brake anti slip

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,880 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,401 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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G584 TGJ is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 63,284 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 G584 TGJ, 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 37 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 G584 TGJ registered?

G584 TGJ is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G584 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G584 TGJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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