No, F854 GTV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F854 GTV?

The MOT for F854 GTV is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 September 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of F854 GTV?

The recorded mileage for F854 GTV is 15,089 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F854 GTV ULEZ compliant?

No, F854 GTV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel 2.2L Petrol · F854 GTV

F854 GTV

1988 Lotus Eclat Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 13/10/1988. Recorded mileage 15,089 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ECLAT EXCEL
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/09/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 15,089 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/09/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 15,089 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 2174cc

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F854 GTV Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
15,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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F854 GTV Mileage History

16/03/20069,902 mi
28/07/200715,076 mi+5,174 mi
26/09/202215,089 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 314 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F854 GTV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:15

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Eclat Excel (F854 GTV) between March 2006 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”.

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