MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
all four tyres wearing on edges
slight play in steering rack (nearside and offside)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E466 CTU is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Maroon with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E466 CTU, 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 E466 CTU registered?
E466 CTU is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 18 March 1988.
Is E466 CTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E466 CTU shows 4 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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