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F40 KUS

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 KUS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,748 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 84,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

all 4 tyres tread cracked and perished

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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F40 KUS is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F40 KUS, 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 F40 KUS registered?

F40 KUS is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F40 KUS safe to buy?

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