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GNM 999Y

1983 Lotus Eclat

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Lotus Eclat59,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNM 999Y
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,499 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 83,299 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2019 83,296 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust rubber

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2018 82,984 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,207 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 82,207 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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GNM 999Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,417 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 GNM 999Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Eclat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNM 999Y registered?

GNM 999Y is a 1983 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 15 March 1983.

Is GNM 999Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNM 999Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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