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F777 NGM

1988 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,411 mi
Last recorded1,411 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 NGM
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 1,411 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 1,411 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 1,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 1,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 1,360 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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F777 NGM is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F777 NGM, 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 F777 NGM registered?

F777 NGM is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 27 September 1988.

Is F777 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F777 NGM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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