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G260 YRE

1989 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,764 mi
Last recorded63,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG260 YRE
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 63,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 63,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing d bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

oil on minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,076 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT OIL LEAK REAR DIFF

EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHING

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear CALIPER SIGNS OF LEAK BUT NOT DRIPPING

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 59,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 58,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,619 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,437 miles

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

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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G260 YRE is a 1989 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,805 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 G260 YRE, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G260 YRE registered?

G260 YRE is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G260 YRE safe to buy?

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