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K694 CGM

1992 Lotus Eclat

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Eclat61,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK694 CGM
MakeLotus
ModelEclat
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 69,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 61,278 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,516 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,349 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,308 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 May 2015 55,305 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,249 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 55,249 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

travel in brake pedal

Pass 25 Aug 2010 552,231 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 552,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K694 CGM is a 1992 Lotus Eclat in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K694 CGM, 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.

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What year was K694 CGM registered?

K694 CGM is a 1992 Lotus Eclat, first registered on 9 November 1992.

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