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G101 KOG

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,523 mi
Last recorded45,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 KOG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,012 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,010 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay ram defective

Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet stay ram defective

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

bonnet rams defective

Fail 24 Feb 2015 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet rams defective

Fail 27 Feb 2014 43,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet ram defective

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet ram defective

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,264 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 42,260 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,300 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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G101 KOG is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,975 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 G101 KOG, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G101 KOG is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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