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EXL 382

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

78,263 mi
Last recorded78,263 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXL 382
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 78,263 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 78,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 77,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 77,209 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure support rubber rings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment joint loose on rack pinion (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,743 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,287 miles

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility of the road

Fail 3 Jul 2020 76,287 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility of the road

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 76,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,989 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear foot wall support panels corroded away?

oil leaks

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear foot wall support panels corroded away?

oil leaks

Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,812 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Fail 6 Oct 2009 75,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear brake discs

signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,484 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 75,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 74,978 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 74,978 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EXL 382 is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 EXL 382, 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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What year was EXL 382 registered?

EXL 382 is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is EXL 382 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXL 382 shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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