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G237 FPR

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,112 mi
Last recorded58,112 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 FPR
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 58,112 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 57,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounts perished slightly

Pass 11 May 2009 57,221 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounts perished slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2009 57,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 11 Nov 2005 56,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 56,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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G237 FPR is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G237 FPR, 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 G237 FPR registered?

G237 FPR is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G237 FPR safe to buy?

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