MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f front tyre wearing inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F941 CHD is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,451 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 F941 CHD, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F941 CHD?
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What year was F941 CHD registered?
F941 CHD is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is F941 CHD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F941 CHD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F941 CHD have outstanding finance?
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