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CNZ 3788

1988 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,393 mi
Last recorded16,393 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 3788
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,393 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

fuel filler cap seal showing signs of cracking but system still sealed

Fail 2 Feb 2009 16,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel filler cap seal showing signs of cracking but system still sealed

Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,316 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 95,966 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front antiroll bushes worn

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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CNZ 3788 is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,451 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 CNZ 3788, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CNZ 3788 registered?

CNZ 3788 is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is CNZ 3788 safe to buy?

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