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F24 AOM

1989 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,747 mi
Last recorded65,747 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF24 AOM
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 64,085 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 63,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 63,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 61,796 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,403 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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F24 AOM is a 1989 Lotus Excel in White 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 F24 AOM, 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 F24 AOM registered?

F24 AOM is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F24 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F24 AOM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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