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G714 GEX

1989 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,856 mi
Last recorded58,856 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG714 GEX
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,856 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 58,666 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,458 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Engine oil leak noted

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

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,591 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Engine oil leak noted

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

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,369 miles

oil leaks,tyres wearing on edges,brake pipes corroding,suspension bushes wearing,slight play in steering,exhaust slight leaks

Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks,tyres wearing on edges,brake pipes corroding,suspension bushes wearing,slight play in steering,exhaust slight leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2009 57,258 miles

play in front anti roll bar to lower suspension arm bushes

slight play detected at steering wheel\slight play in suspension joints\

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,265 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight rear foot and hand brake imbalance

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,731 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,731 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,570 miles

nsf mirror for fatigue

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,570 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf mirror for fatigue

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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G714 GEX is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G714 GEX, 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 G714 GEX registered?

G714 GEX is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G714 GEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G714 GEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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