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C139 CTR

1990 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,138 mi
Last recorded75,138 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 CTR
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,672 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 74,653 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,420 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,770 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 71,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 70,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 69,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2011 69,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,934 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 68,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 66,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,255 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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C139 CTR is a 1990 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,975 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 C139 CTR, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C139 CTR registered?

C139 CTR is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is C139 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C139 CTR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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