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A13 LAE

1989 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LAE
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,603 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A13 LAE is a 1989 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,805 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 A13 LAE, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 LAE registered?

A13 LAE is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 4 March 1989.

Is A13 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 LAE shows 2 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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