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G737 ABW

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,957 mi
Last recorded91,957 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG737 ABW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,681 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 89,678 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 89,570 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rust on n/s and o/s rear brake dicss with standing

very slight play too o/s of steering rack assemble

Pass 12 May 2006 89,490 miles

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

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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G737 ABW is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G737 ABW, 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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G737 ABW is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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