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F846 EPW

1989 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,455 mi
Last recorded65,455 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF846 EPW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 65,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,393 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 63,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 60,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r tyre wearing low outer edge.

Pass 8 May 2012 56,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated but not holed or blowing.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,729 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 44,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,929 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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F846 EPW is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F846 EPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F846 EPW registered?

F846 EPW is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F846 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F846 EPW shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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