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K680 GCL

1992 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Eclat61,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK680 GCL
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 46,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 43,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

How Reliable is the Lotus Eclat?

Based on 5,595 MOT tests across 690 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
690
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 184
brake binding 137
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
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K680 GCL is a 1992 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Eclat models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 61,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Eclat fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K680 GCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Eclat typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 34 years old, this Lotus Eclat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K680 GCL registered?

K680 GCL is a 1992 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is K680 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K680 GCL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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