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E358 HAP

1988 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,002 mi
Last recorded67,002 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE358 HAP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 67,002 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,736 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,536 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,255 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both door hinges are worn

Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,252 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both door hinges are worn

Pass 7 May 2011 63,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

offside front wheel and tyre slight damage on inside wall.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 62,863 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,180 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/f body mount small crack in fiberglass but secure

radiator in poor condition held in with cable ties

wiper arm parking high

Fail 4 Apr 2009 61,107 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/f body mount small crack in fiberglass but secure

radiator in poor condition held in with cable ties

wiper arm parking high

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,856 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,748 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 55,748 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear disc pads getting low

slight dis-colour to rear number plate

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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E358 HAP is a 1988 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E358 HAP, 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 E358 HAP registered?

E358 HAP is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E358 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E358 HAP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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