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F372 OHV

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF372 OHV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 78,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 77,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,401 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 77,302 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod end dust cover small split

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,077 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,072 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,832 miles

Exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 73,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper blade split on end

Pass 31 May 2011 72,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 71,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,318 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 71,318 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 71,186 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,648 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 70,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F372 OHV is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F372 OHV, 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 F372 OHV registered?

F372 OHV is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F372 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F372 OHV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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