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G720 TBD

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,869 mi
Last recorded31,869 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 TBD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 31,869 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 31,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 30,924 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,831 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 28,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,569 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,286 miles

Front tyres close to anti-roll bar when on full lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 23,277 miles

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

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

Front tyres close to anti-roll bar when on full lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,217 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,461 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,768 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,810 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 13,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 8,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G720 TBD is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G720 TBD, 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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G720 TBD is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 29 May 1990.

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