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G562 TYR

1989 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,489 mi
Last recorded71,489 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG562 TYR
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 71,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly cracked....

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber rubbing on silencer, partly rubbed through....advise to rectify....

very slight play in offside front and nearside front upper suspension ball joint....

Fail 12 May 2010 71,475 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly cracked....

nearside rear exhaust mounting rubber rubbing on silencer, partly rubbed through....advise to rectify....

very slight play in offside front and nearside front upper suspension ball joint....

Pass 6 Sep 2008 68,742 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 68,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

interior mirror missing

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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G562 TYR is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G562 TYR, 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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G562 TYR is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G562 TYR safe to buy?

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