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G643 XRK

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,552 mi
Last recorded25,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG643 XRK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 24,930 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror lense cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2015 21,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust blow from front flexible pipe

nearside door mirror lense cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,641 miles

both headlamps, reflectors deteriorated but pattern and output still ok

Fail 27 Mar 2014 19,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamps, reflectors deteriorated but pattern and output still ok

Fail 29 Apr 2013 18,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight leak from off side of steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight leak from off side of steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

radiator core deteriorated badly

Fail 27 Feb 2012 17,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

radiator core deteriorated badly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,497 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 16,497 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 15,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 13,353 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 10,471 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

windscreen delaminated on o/s lower corner.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,471 miles

windscreen delaminated on o/s lower corner.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 7,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 7,201 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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G643 XRK is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G643 XRK, 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.

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What year was G643 XRK registered?

G643 XRK is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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