Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1989 Lotus Eclat 2.0L Petrol · A22 XCL

A22 XCL

1989 Lotus Eclat (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09/01/1989. Recorded mileage 78,490 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.

Make & Model
LOTUS ECLAT
Year / Origin
1989 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,490 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1973cc

A22 XCL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
  • 78,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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A22 XCL Mileage History

  1. 04/09/202478,382 mi
  2. 10/09/202478,383 mi+1 mi
  3. 03/07/202578,425 mi+42 mi
  4. 06/02/202678,490 mi+65 mi

Average of roughly 76 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

A22 XCL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 02:30
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Eclat (A22 XCL) between September 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 February 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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