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E270 EJU

1988 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,184 mi
Last recorded51,184 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE270 EJU
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 51,184 miles

front discs corroded

offside front foglamp not working

Fail 6 May 2010 51,184 miles

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

front discs corroded

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 21 Apr 2009
Fail 20 Apr 2009

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,160 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,857 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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E270 EJU is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E270 EJU, 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 E270 EJU registered?

E270 EJU is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E270 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E270 EJU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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