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GBH228KAV

LOTUS ECLAT

1990 · GREY · PETROL · 33,577 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-18● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 27 tests · 20 passed · 7 failed

PASS27 November 2025
33,577 mi
PASS27 November 2024
32,925 mi
PASS19 December 2023
32,405 mi
FAIL21 November 2023
32,390 mi
PASS10 November 2022
31,841 mi
PASS30 November 2021
31,451 mi
PASS12 November 2020
31,051 mi
PASS16 May 2019
29,406 mi
PASS23 May 2018
28,024 mi
FAIL10 May 2018
28,020 mi
  • FAILHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASS26 May 2017
27,047 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASS18 May 2016
25,198 mi
FAIL12 May 2016
25,193 mi
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PASS5 June 2015
23,852 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL5 June 2015
23,852 mi
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS2 June 2014
22,571 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL2 June 2014
22,571 mi
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL21 March 2014
22,547 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYSub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • USER ENTEREDExhaust system and hangers heavily corroded.
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS5 April 2013
15,029 mi
FAIL13 March 2013
14,971 mi
PASS27 March 2012
12,019 mi
PASS16 March 2011
8,958 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS6 March 2010
7,925 mi
PASS28 March 2009
6,471 mi
PASS31 May 2008
105,292 mi
PASS11 May 2007
2,939 mi
PASS10 May 2006
98,528 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
ECLAT
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1990
First registered
1990-08
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-18
Recorded mileage
33,577 mi

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