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G946 EOV

1989 Lotus Eclat Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel63,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG946 EOV
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,698 miles

tyres have cracking of side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,698 miles

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

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

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

tyres have cracking of side wall

Pass 28 Jul 2012 96,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,634 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded in places

offside rear brake binding slightly, recommend check

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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G946 EOV is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G946 EOV, 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 G946 EOV registered?

G946 EOV is a 1989 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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