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F528 OAN

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,078 mi
Last recorded79,078 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF528 OAN
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2006 79,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F528 OAN is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 F528 OAN, 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 F528 OAN registered?

F528 OAN is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F528 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F528 OAN shows 1 test 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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