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F633 DNG

1989 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF633 DNG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 139,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 37,544 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2024 36,565 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,667 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,529 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,821 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,092 miles

advice all four tyres all wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2018 21,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 17,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 15,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 13,643 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 13,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2013 10,648 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 10,648 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 8,497 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 8,319 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 107,289 miles

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 107,289 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 6,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 2,894 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 May 2008 1,336 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 1,336 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 96,692 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 92,598 miles

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

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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F633 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F633 DNG, 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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F633 DNG is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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