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F77 OBB

1989 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,369 mi
Last recorded37,369 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF77 OBB
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 37,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 36,920 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 36,815 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 36,669 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,533 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,319 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,717 miles

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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F77 OBB is a 1989 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F77 OBB, 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 F77 OBB registered?

F77 OBB is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F77 OBB safe to buy?

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