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G866 VHA

1990 Lotus Eclat Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel56,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 VHA
MakeLotus
ModelEclat Excel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 64,209 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,742 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 62,084 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 60,819 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 59,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 59,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 59,399 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 57,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G866 VHA is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,212 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 G866 VHA, 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 36 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 G866 VHA registered?

G866 VHA is a 1990 Lotus Eclat Excel, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G866 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G866 VHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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