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F47 PSP

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,052 mi
Last recorded89,052 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF47 PSP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 78,051 miles

nearside front steering arm showing slight wear

Pass 18 Feb 2006 74,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 74,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F47 PSP is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F47 PSP, 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 F47 PSP registered?

F47 PSP is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is F47 PSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F47 PSP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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