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G623 FRU

1990 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,560 mi
Last recorded25,560 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG623 FRU
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 25,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,548 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 25,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,210 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,878 miles

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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G623 FRU is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,975 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 G623 FRU, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G623 FRU registered?

G623 FRU is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 July 1990.

Is G623 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G623 FRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G623 FRU have outstanding finance?

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