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E153 KUW

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

33,614 mi
Last recorded33,614 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 KUW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 33,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 32,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,524 miles

SLIGHT TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL

Pass 16 Nov 2022 29,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,541 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 27,541 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,487 miles

Both rear coil springs fouling suspension arms

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Back plate heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 25,560 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rear exhaust rubbers perished and cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,923 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 23,923 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 20,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 17,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,145 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 11,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 6,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 6,421 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 4,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 4,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,482 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 98,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 95,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,474 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,999 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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E153 KUW is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E153 KUW, 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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What year was E153 KUW registered?

E153 KUW is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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