MOT Status
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52,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ns exhaust rubber
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S/F wheel slightly buckled
N/S/R wheel buckled
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust front pipe has temporary repair All tyres fitted to vehicle on limit and require renewal A S A P
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H15 XEL is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1991 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 58,307 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 H15 XEL, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H15 XEL registered?
H15 XEL is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 24 April 1991.
Is H15 XEL safe to buy?
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