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G270 NRR

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,987 mi
Last recorded88,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG270 NRR
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,987 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 88,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 88,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 88,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,815 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,401 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,295 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 87,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 87,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 87,871 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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G270 NRR is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G270 NRR, 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 G270 NRR registered?

G270 NRR is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 April 1990.

Is G270 NRR safe to buy?

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