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E152 XKM

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

14,717 mi
Last recorded14,717 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 XKM
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 14,714 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides tie rod to bottom arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear-most (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 12,285 miles

Front Tyres both sides low on inside edges

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 12,285 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyres both sides low on inside edges

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 8,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

very slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2017 8,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,749 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on edges

osr seat belt casing missing but working correctly

Fail 19 Mar 2015 8,209 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on edges

osr seat belt casing missing but working correctly

Pass 13 Sep 2013 6,696 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

headlamp patterns weak

slight play off side rear wheel

Fail 12 Sep 2013 6,690 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

headlamp patterns weak

slight play off side rear wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,456 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 2,353 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing uneven

both rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 May 2011 2,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing uneven

both rear brake pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2010 1,882 miles

both headlamps poor beam pattern

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear exhaust rubber starting to split

offside registration plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 23 Sep 2008 1,122 miles

all rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Fail 22 Sep 2008 1,114 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 58,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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E152 XKM is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 E152 XKM, 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.

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E152 XKM is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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