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H886 KFH

1991 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,993 mi
Last recorded81,993 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH886 KFH
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,234 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,067 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,014 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 44,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,962 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 37,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,098 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,706 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 10,742 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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H886 KFH is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H886 KFH, 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 H886 KFH registered?

H886 KFH is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 24 January 1991.

Is H886 KFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H886 KFH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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