1989 Lotus Eclat 2.2L Petrol · SXI 4145
1989 Lotus Eclat (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 64,248 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ECLAT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SXI 4145 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 64,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SXI 4145 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Lotus Eclat (SXI 4145) between May 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SXI 4145 Mileage History
- 11/05/202363,636 mi
- 12/06/202365,647 mi+2,011 mi
- 22/07/202464,013 mi-1,634 mi
- 04/02/202664,247 mi+234 mi
- 24/02/202664,248 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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