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F941 CHD

1988 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,922 mi
Last recorded82,922 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF941 CHD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,922 miles

o/s/f front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2007 82,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 78,006 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F941 CHD registered?

F941 CHD is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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