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F281 BKK

1988 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,978 mi
Last recorded64,978 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF281 BKK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 64,978 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle flex blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working also driver side wing indicator damage and not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed door handle insure loose (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached front and rear insure also offside to of bumper and wing hole (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door strip dropping down and offside front door quarter glass broken mirror missing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 65,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,971 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,805 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,495 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 64,492 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F281 BKK is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F281 BKK, 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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F281 BKK is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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