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GBE491DMA

LOTUS ECLAT

1987 · RED · PETROL · 59,391 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-04-03● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 11 tests · 7 passed · 4 failed

PASS4 April 2026
59,391 mi
PASS22 December 2022
59,378 mi
  • MINORNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASS9 July 2020
59,371 mi
PASS7 May 2019
59,248 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYcooling fan seized
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYinsecure headlining prevents view to rear with interior mirror
FAIL26 April 2019
59,248 mi
  • MINORNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYcooling fan seized
  • MAJOREmissions not tested engine overheated , cooling fan seized (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MAJORBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYinsecure headlining prevents view to rear with interior mirror
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASS29 June 2016
59,215 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL28 April 2016
59,213 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
PASS30 April 2015
58,195 mi
FAIL22 September 2014
58,981 mi
  • FAILOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  • FAILBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  • FAILBrake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
  • FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
  • FAILEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDDiff oil leak
  • USER ENTEREDgearbox oil leak
  • USER ENTEREDengine oil leak
PASS21 June 2013
57,659 mi
FAIL21 June 2013
57,659 mi
  • PRSExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ECLAT
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1987
First registered
1987-10
Tax due
2026-07-02
MOT expiry
2027-04-03
Recorded mileage
59,391 mi

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