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G42 PUB

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,993 mi
Last recorded6,993 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 PUB
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 6,993 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 6,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main line at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 5,797 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 3,688 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 3,688 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s due to headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 2,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 99,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,322 miles

Rear tyres cracking/perishing in tread o/s & n/s.

Slight play in track rod ends o/s & n/s.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 94,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 93,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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G42 PUB is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G42 PUB, 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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G42 PUB is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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