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D3 MPY

1991 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,012 mi
Last recorded87,012 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MPY
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 87,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 86,840 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,618 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,603 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 78,160 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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D3 MPY is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 58,307 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 D3 MPY, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D3 MPY registered?

D3 MPY is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is D3 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MPY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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