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E100 LBV

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 LBV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 83,550 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,484 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 83,347 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,048 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,204 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 80,368 miles

osf head lamp cracked/small hole

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,365 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 80,365 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 80,365 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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E100 LBV is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 E100 LBV, 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

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What year was E100 LBV registered?

E100 LBV is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E100 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E100 LBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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