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F572 OLL

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,540 mi
Last recorded17,540 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF572 OLL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,540 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 17,540 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 17,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear drive shaft oil seal, slight leak

Pass 1 May 2018 12,018 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 11,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lazy (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2017 5,445 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 5,443 miles

Central Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,530 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 89,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,038 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,135 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 80,169 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 79,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,548 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,423 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 70,397 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 70,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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F572 OLL is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red 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 F572 OLL, 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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F572 OLL is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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