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F253 PRX

1989 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,509 mi
Last recorded53,509 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 PRX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 53,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 53,502 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,280 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 53,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,280 miles

2 rubber exhaust hangers perished

all tyres perished

play detected offside steering system

Fail 28 Jun 2023 53,280 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

2 rubber exhaust hangers perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres perished

play detected offside steering system

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,250 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2022 53,247 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,094 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s front shock absober bush perished

o/s and n/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,984 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,676 miles

Slight play in near side and off side track rods

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,674 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,614 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 51,131 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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F253 PRX is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F253 PRX, 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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F253 PRX is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 18 February 1989.

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