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E906 UCS

1988 Lotus Excel

Gold Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,356 mi
Last recorded79,356 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE906 UCS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 79,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 79,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 79,178 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 78,064 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,064 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 77,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,912 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,912 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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Pass 19 Mar 2007 77,843 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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E906 UCS is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Gold with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E906 UCS, 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 E906 UCS registered?

E906 UCS is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E906 UCS safe to buy?

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