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G681 EVH

1990 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat42,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG681 EVH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 85,967 miles

Central exhaust mounting starting to slit

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 85,967 miles

Central exhaust mounting starting to slit

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 85,966 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Centre exhaust- rubber hanger starting to split

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car over heats

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres appear to have a flat spot across the treaded section of the tyre

during the mot test it was noticed that the throttle system occasionaly sticks

Fail 16 Dec 2013 83,172 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres appear to have a flat spot across the treaded section of the tyre

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated/perished

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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G681 EVH is a 1990 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G681 EVH, 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 G681 EVH registered?

G681 EVH is a 1990 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 3 April 1990.

Is G681 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G681 EVH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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