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G460 UDS

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,712 mi
Last recorded38,712 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG460 UDS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 38,712 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,723 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,471 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,103 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 37,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 37,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,267 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs of cracking in the Inner Sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs of cracking in the Inner Sidewall

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,311 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,631 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 33,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,291 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 32,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,049 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,049 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 28,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,765 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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G460 UDS is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 G460 UDS, 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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What year was G460 UDS registered?

G460 UDS is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G460 UDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G460 UDS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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