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EXZ 311

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,411 mi
Last recorded76,411 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 311
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,258 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 67,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,303 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 61,228 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal slighlty deterioted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fan fail light stayes illuminated

fuel cap seal slighlty deterioted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,687 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,685 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,128 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 60,123 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,916 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 58,912 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 56,899 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,877 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 54,763 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 54,734 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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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EXZ 311 is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXZ 311, 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 EXZ 311 registered?

EXZ 311 is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is EXZ 311 safe to buy?

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