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D915 ELE

1989 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,117 mi
Last recorded49,117 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD915 ELE
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 49,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 49,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 49,117 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight leak steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 45,787 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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D915 ELE is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D915 ELE, 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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D915 ELE is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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