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J15 EGA

1991 Lotus Eclat

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,775 mi
Last recorded55,775 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Eclat53,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 EGA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,775 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 54,932 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,661 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,081 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 47,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 46,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 45,216 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 44,200 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 May 2015 44,200 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,527 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 42,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly diterioted / corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 42,358 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly diterioted / corroded

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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J15 EGA is a 1991 Lotus Eclat in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 53,091 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 J15 EGA, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J15 EGA registered?

J15 EGA is a 1991 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 8 August 1991.

Is J15 EGA safe to buy?

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