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F360 OHV

1988 Lotus Excel

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF360 OHV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,943 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,451 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,219 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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F360 OHV is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F360 OHV, 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 F360 OHV registered?

F360 OHV is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F360 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F360 OHV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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