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E519 GLP

1988 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,114 mi
Last recorded37,114 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 GLP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 37,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 36,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 35,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 35,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 35,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 33,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,325 miles

Front foot brake imbalance by 19%.

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 32,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 31,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 29,619 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2009 26,253 miles

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

Rear box exhaust mountings starting to split/perish

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 20,693 miles

near side rear top inner bush slightly distorted

Pass 30 May 2006

nail in near side rear tyre

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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E519 GLP is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E519 GLP, 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 E519 GLP registered?

E519 GLP is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E519 GLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E519 GLP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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