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G6 EXL

1989 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,211 mi
Last recorded61,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 EXL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,211 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear .rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear .rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,697 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 51,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,923 miles

Fuel cap seal in poor condition

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all suspension is corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,371 miles

rad mountings broken

Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,516 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 48,499 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,990 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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G6 EXL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G6 EXL, 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 G6 EXL registered?

G6 EXL is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G6 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 EXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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