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H968 GBP

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,755 mi
Last recorded27,755 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH968 GBP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,755 miles

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

front windscreen milky at bottom

horn dull

nail in offside front tyre on edge

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,315 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 23,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 23,719 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 23,239 miles

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.

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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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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H968 GBP is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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