MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,433 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side only minimum effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubbers poor (6.1.2 (a))
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
front and rear number plate letters difficult to distinguish
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F200 HTY is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 F200 HTY, 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 F200 HTY registered?
F200 HTY is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 September 1988.
Is F200 HTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F200 HTY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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