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G33 UYK

1989 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,493 mi
Last recorded8,493 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG33 UYK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 8,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 8,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 8,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 8,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 8,362 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 7,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 7,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 6,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 6,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 5,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 99,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 93,485 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 86,365 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 86,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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G33 UYK is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G33 UYK, 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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G33 UYK is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 23 November 1989.

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