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1989 Lotus Eclat 2.2L Petrol · F893 GTV

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/04/2013
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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 Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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F893 GTV Mileage History

  1. 16/11/200639,373 mi
  2. 08/11/200737,991 mi-1,382 mi
  3. 15/11/200738,064 mi+73 mi
  4. 11/11/200840,104 mi+2,040 mi
  5. 17/11/200840,155 mi+51 mi
  6. 12/11/200941,892 mi+1,737 mi
  7. 08/02/201142,554 mi+662 mi
  8. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 18:38
MOT Analysis

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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