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G393 OEW

1990 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 OEW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,215 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2018 98,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and perished (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 98,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,393 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,503 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,128 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,852 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 75,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 72,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 70,493 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 'slightly lumpy'

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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G393 OEW is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,975 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 G393 OEW, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G393 OEW is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G393 OEW safe to buy?

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