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B16 HEM

1990 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,765 mi
Last recorded46,765 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 HEM
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 46,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 43,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,486 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 40,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,422 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 136,069 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 135,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 135,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 134,447 miles

Front discs worn thin

Offside rear disc pitted

Offside steering rack boot slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 132,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 132,611 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 129,788 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 24,409 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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B16 HEM is a 1990 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B16 HEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 HEM registered?

B16 HEM is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 6 August 1990.

Is B16 HEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 HEM shows 21 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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