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G99 JNG

1989 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,687 mi
Last recorded89,687 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Eclat57,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 JNG
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 89,685 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 86,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,504 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,532 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2007 63,325 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 58,268 miles

front brake imbalance of 15%

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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G99 JNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 G99 JNG, 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 G99 JNG registered?

G99 JNG is a 1989 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 23 October 1989.

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