1989 Lotus Eclat 2.2L Petrol · F893 GTV
1989 Lotus Eclat (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 43,420 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2174cc
F893 GTV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2012
- 43,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F893 GTV Mileage History
- 16/11/200639,373 mi
- 08/11/200737,991 mi-1,382 mi
- 15/11/200738,064 mi+73 mi
- 11/11/200840,104 mi+2,040 mi
- 17/11/200840,155 mi+51 mi
- 12/11/200941,892 mi+1,737 mi
- 08/02/201142,554 mi+662 mi
- 12/04/201243,420 mi+866 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F893 GTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Eclat (F893 GTV) between November 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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