MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,755 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hose ferrals corroded
brake pipes corroded
front windscreen milky at bottom
horn dull
nail in offside front tyre on edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
All brake hose ferrules corroded
n/s/r tyre 3-4mm
o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted
Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear 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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H968 GBP is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 H968 GBP, 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 H968 GBP registered?
H968 GBP is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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The MOT history for H968 GBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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