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D692 GSG

1987 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,291 mi
Last recorded4,291 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD692 GSG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 4,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 2,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

steering rack ends corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 2,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

steering rack ends corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 2,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 2,320 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 2,015 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 1,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 1,509 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 511 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,390 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 99,390 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 99,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,583 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 95,697 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 94,087 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,493 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 85,784 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,784 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 83,616 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 83,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,060 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 83,060 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,885 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,721 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 77,882 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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D692 GSG is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 D692 GSG, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D692 GSG is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 July 1987.

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