MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,542 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes rusting rear
front and rear discs rusting
oil leak on engine
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake pipes rusting rear
front and rear discs rusting
oil leak on engine
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
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of F173 ENV?
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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?
The MOT history for F173 ENV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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