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E810 WKK

1988 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE810 WKK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 74,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 74,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,324 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 74,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,926 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,441 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 73,441 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,319 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,672 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 71,679 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,764 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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E810 WKK is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E810 WKK, 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 E810 WKK registered?

E810 WKK is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 January 1988.

Is E810 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E810 WKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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