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E345 LSG

1988 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,237 mi
Last recorded71,237 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE345 LSG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,237 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,237 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 70,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,564 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 67,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2006 67,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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E345 LSG is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E345 LSG, 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 E345 LSG registered?

E345 LSG is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E345 LSG safe to buy?

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