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C17 SJA

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 SJA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,601 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,765 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,659 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,360 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,649 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,237 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,112 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 67,922 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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C17 SJA is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C17 SJA, 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 C17 SJA registered?

C17 SJA is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is C17 SJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 SJA shows 20 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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