CarVerify

Free Car Check

C6 TUS

1988 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,536 mi
Last recorded68,536 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,197 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 68,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure all rear rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,895 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 67,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking/perished

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

front/rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 67,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front/rear brake discs corroded

rad cooling fans seized

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,138 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,911 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 64,908 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,674 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
Full Lotus Excel reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C6 TUS is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C6 TUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C6 TUS?

You can check the full history of C6 TUS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C6 TUS registered?

C6 TUS is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is C6 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 TUS shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C6 TUS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C6 TUS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.