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G386 KEX

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,989 mi
Last recorded2,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG386 KEX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 2,989 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2014 939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 941 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)

Fail 24 May 2013 928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2008 94,044 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,044 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,292 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 82,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,532 miles

offside front tyre inner tread section worn

Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre inner tread section worn

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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G386 KEX is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G386 KEX, 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 G386 KEX registered?

G386 KEX is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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