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A90 HRS

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 HRS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,187 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 65,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf wheel slightly bind

Pass 27 May 2014 65,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front coil springs badly corroded

front wiper starting to smear

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all coil springs badly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all coil springs badly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 64,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,470 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre sidewalls slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,470 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyre sidewalls slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,228 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 64,228 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 63,888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,003 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?

Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
brake binding 126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
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A90 HRS is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A90 HRS, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A90 HRS registered?

A90 HRS is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 18 April 1984.

Is A90 HRS safe to buy?

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