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F577 ACL

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 ACL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,326 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 59,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,746 miles

slight corrosion becoming evident on coil springs and components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,879 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner rack gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 50,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s door mirror glass missing

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s door mirror glass missing

slight binding on n/s/r brake

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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F577 ACL is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F577 ACL, 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 F577 ACL registered?

F577 ACL is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F577 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F577 ACL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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