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E307 CAU

1988 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,196 mi
Last recorded41,196 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 CAU
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,094 miles

rear offside and nearside seat belt anchorage mounting plates corroding but no holes present and not yet excessively weakened

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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E307 CAU is a 1988 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E307 CAU, 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 E307 CAU registered?

E307 CAU is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E307 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E307 CAU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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