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F173 ENV

1988 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,542 mi
Last recorded9,542 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 ENV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,542 miles

brake pipes rusting rear

front and rear discs rusting

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Dec 2007 9,542 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipes rusting rear

front and rear discs rusting

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Dec 2006 7,392 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 7,391 miles

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

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 rear brake pipes rusting

play in o/s/ steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2005 4,829 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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F173 ENV is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F173 ENV, 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 F173 ENV registered?

F173 ENV is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F173 ENV safe to buy?

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