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G2 PSE

1989 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,658 mi
Last recorded80,658 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 PSE
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,658 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,887 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,887 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,752 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,732 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 66,753 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 62,508 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,848 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,113 miles

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 3 May 2007 52,152 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,301 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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G2 PSE is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,805 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 G2 PSE, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G2 PSE registered?

G2 PSE is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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