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G301 LCL

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 LCL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 76,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 76,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 75,172 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 74,549 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,384 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 73,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,479 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,165 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 72,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s reversing light not lit

oil leak rear axle

Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,970 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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G301 LCL is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G301 LCL, 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 G301 LCL registered?

G301 LCL is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G301 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G301 LCL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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