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OGG 30Y

1983 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,088 mi
Last recorded31,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGG 30Y
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 31,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 30,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 29,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,177 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 28,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,989 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 25,983 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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OGG 30Y is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,476 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 OGG 30Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OGG 30Y registered?

OGG 30Y is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is OGG 30Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGG 30Y shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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