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E664 MCP

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,259 mi
Last recorded61,259 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE664 MCP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 61,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 61,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,503 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,215 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,075 miles

ignition/key worn. key can be removed in any position

Fail 19 Jun 2018 58,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 74% nearside performance poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ignition/key worn. key can be removed in any position

Pass 2 May 2017 58,071 miles

ignition lock inoperative, engine imobiliser fitted

ignition worn/faulty, key can be removed in any position

Fail 2 May 2017 58,071 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks both sides of centre silencer (7.1.2)

exhaust fouling bodywork at offside rear

ignition lock inoperative, engine imobiliser fitted

ignition worn/faulty, key can be removed in any position

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,982 miles

ignition lock inoperative, engine imobiliser fitted

ignition worn / faulty, key can be removed in any position

minor leaks at front, centre and rear of exhaust system

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,982 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ignition lock inoperative, engine imobiliser fitted

ignition worn / faulty, key can be removed in any position

minor leaks at front, centre and rear of exhaust system

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,160 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 57,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,947 miles

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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E664 MCP is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E664 MCP, 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 E664 MCP registered?

E664 MCP is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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