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A12 GDH

1985 Lotus Eclat Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,298 mi
Last recorded21,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel63,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GDH
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 21,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 21,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 20,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 20,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 19,877 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,490 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 18,106 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,278 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 17,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,200 miles

exhaust manifold bolts missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 16,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust manifold bolts missing

Pass 23 May 2007 16,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,382 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat Excel?

Based on 1,344 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 48
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
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A12 GDH is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 GDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Lotus Eclat Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 GDH registered?

A12 GDH is a 1985 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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