MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,708 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
brake pedal spongy
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal perished
n/s bonnet catch not locking
rear exhaust joints corroded
rear shock absorbers seem weak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
brake pedal spongy
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal perished
n/s bonnet catch not locking
rear exhaust joints corroded
rear shock absorbers seem weak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F939 FTT is a 1988 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F939 FTT, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F939 FTT?
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What year was F939 FTT registered?
F939 FTT is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F939 FTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for F939 FTT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F939 FTT have outstanding finance?
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