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F6 SJK

1991 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,729 mi
Last recorded43,729 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 SJK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,729 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,689 miles

rear exhaust blowing but not effecting emissions

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 42,378 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 42,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,518 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,885 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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F6 SJK is a 1991 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 58,307 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 F6 SJK, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F6 SJK registered?

F6 SJK is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is F6 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 SJK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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