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H16 THL

1991 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 THL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,654 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 93,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,125 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake very slightly binding after the roller brake test

Pass 8 Oct 2011 78,648 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,167 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2009 74,118 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,044 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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H16 THL is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 H16 THL, 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 H16 THL registered?

H16 THL is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H16 THL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 THL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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