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E383 GLD

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,873 mi
Last recorded80,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE383 GLD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 80,557 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,253 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,253 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,030 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,737 miles

exhaust leak at front

Pass 11 May 2013 78,603 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 77,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,943 miles

n/s and o/s front brakes slight bind

washers partly blocked advise attention

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,708 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 75,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 74,525 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 74,525 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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E383 GLD is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 E383 GLD, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E383 GLD?

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What year was E383 GLD registered?

E383 GLD is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E383 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E383 GLD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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