MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure handle insecure outside (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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167 HPO is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1988 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Lotus Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 167 HPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Lotus Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 167 HPO registered?
167 HPO is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 January 1988.
Is 167 HPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for 167 HPO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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