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G218 EAF

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,805 mi
Last recorded86,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG218 EAF
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,805 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,630 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,471 miles

exhaust emissions eratic

Fail 20 Jun 2014 84,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust emissions eratic

Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,454 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,915 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,062 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 75,052 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,579 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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G218 EAF is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G218 EAF, 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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What year was G218 EAF registered?

G218 EAF is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 May 1990.

Is G218 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G218 EAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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