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F712 DOL

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,290 mi
Last recorded99,290 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF712 DOL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,879 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 98,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 95,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 94,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,050 miles

The sidewall of the offside front tyre is starting to perish and deteriorate.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,050 miles

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

The sidewall of the offside front tyre is starting to perish and deteriorate.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,920 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 87,846 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rough running on idle

slight power steering leak

sympathetic road brake test performed

Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 85,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 81,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 79,786 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 79,773 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some play to both inner rack joints

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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F712 DOL is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F712 DOL, 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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F712 DOL is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 March 1989.

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