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G947 FTW

1990 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,362 mi
Last recorded54,362 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat42,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 FTW
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 54,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,867 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 53,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 53,061 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Slight movement in all front suspension bushes, not excessive

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G947 FTW is a 1990 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 G947 FTW, 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 G947 FTW registered?

G947 FTW is a 1990 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 12 March 1990.

Is G947 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G947 FTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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