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H23 PDC

1991 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,768 mi
Last recorded62,768 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 PDC
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2022 62,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 62,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 62,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 62,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 60,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 57,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,735 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 52,694 miles

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

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

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

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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H23 PDC is a 1991 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H23 PDC, 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 H23 PDC registered?

H23 PDC is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 April 1991.

Is H23 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 PDC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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