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G567 TYR

1989 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG567 TYR
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension Parts Corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,821 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking and perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil moisture on engine

Oil moisture on gearbox

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe joins (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arms showing signs of perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking and perishing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil moisture on engine

Oil moisture on gearbox

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipe joins (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arms showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,796 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil Residue Engine Areas

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 67,796 miles

Chip to Windscreen

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil Residue Engine Areas

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to brake disc surfaces

front & rear suspension component area's corroding

nearside front seat belt stalk casing is damaged

oil residue engine area's

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings are deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,750 miles

Front wiper blade deteriorating

Nearside Front seat belt clasp missing case

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear discs have light corrosion

oil leak engine area

power steering pipes corroded (on rack)

suspension components corroding front and rear

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,689 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 67,688 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front brake disc rusty

nearside & offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,605 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,362 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 67,019 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 67,019 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,758 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,721 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2006 66,356 miles

under body chassis showing signs of extensive corrosion not yet excessive

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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G567 TYR is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G567 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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G567 TYR is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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