MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,263 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility of the road
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
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
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
corrosion to rear brake discs
signs of corrosion to rear brake pipes
slight bind to n/s/r brake
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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