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G40 UYK

1989 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,198 mi
Last recorded38,198 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG40 UYK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,198 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 37,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,494 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2011 33,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2011 33,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,438 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,426 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,943 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 27,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front head lights slightly insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,722 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 20,875 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 20,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G40 UYK is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G40 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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G40 UYK is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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