GBE778CMR
LOTUS ECLAT
1988 · GREEN · PETROL · 66,089 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-03-17● ULEZ Non-Compliant
MOT History — 27 tests · 21 passed · 6 failed
PASS16 March 2026
66,089 miPASS11 March 2025
65,687 mi- ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASS12 March 2024
65,323 mi- ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORYFront Tyres worn on edges
PASS21 February 2023
64,977 mi- ADVISORYFront and rear coil springs corroded
- ADVISORYFront tyres worn on edges
PASS7 March 2022
64,741 mi- ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYFront Tyres worn on edges
PASS23 February 2021
64,528 mi- ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
PASS21 February 2020
64,461 mi- ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASS28 February 2019
63,947 mi- ADVISORYCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS13 March 2018
63,342 mi- ADVISORYCoil springs corroded
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS28 February 2017
62,335 miFAIL21 February 2017
62,325 mi- FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FAILHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
PASS23 February 2016
61,399 mi- ADVISORYcoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- ADVISORYoil leaks from engine
- ADVISORYFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
PASS3 March 2015
60,407 mi- ADVISORYPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTEREDCoolant leak
FAIL12 March 2014
59,259 mi- PRSNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTEREDPedal rubbers worn
- USER ENTEREDCoil springs rusty
- USER ENTEREDO/s/r exhaust getting rusty
PASS12 March 2014
59,259 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- USER ENTEREDPedal rubbers worn
- USER ENTEREDCoil springs rusty
- USER ENTEREDO/s/r exhaust getting rusty
PASS6 March 2013
58,173 mi- USER ENTEREDCoil springs rusty
PASS7 March 2012
56,836 mi- USER ENTEREDCoil springs rusty
- USER ENTEREDPedal rubbers worn
- USER ENTEREDSlight leak from power steering
- USER ENTEREDHeader tank leaking
FAIL7 March 2012
56,836 mi- FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- USER ENTEREDCoil springs rusty
- USER ENTEREDPedal rubbers worn
- USER ENTEREDSlight leak from power steering
- USER ENTEREDHeader tank leaking
PASS3 March 2011
55,427 mi- ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORYOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- USER ENTEREDRear Y section of exhaust is rusty and has a slight blow
- USER ENTEREDO/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
PASS3 March 2010
53,896 mi- ADVISORYOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- USER ENTEREDfront tyres worn on outer edges.
PASS18 February 2009
52,184 mi- ADVISORYOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
PASS20 February 2008
49,829 mi- USER ENTEREDMetal brake pipes rusty in places, n/s/f fog light inop.
FAIL20 February 2008
49,829 mi- PRSRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTEREDMetal brake pipes rusty in places, n/s/f fog light inop.
PASS14 March 2007
47,779 miFAIL20 February 2007
47,588 mi- FAILNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
- FAILNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
PASS8 March 2006
46,009 miFAIL23 February 2006
45,908 mi- FAILNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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