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E582 GPJ

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,040 mi
Last recorded60,040 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE582 GPJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,040 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 60,000 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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E582 GPJ is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E582 GPJ, 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 E582 GPJ registered?

E582 GPJ is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 February 1988.

Is E582 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E582 GPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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