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G77 LEW

1989 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG77 LEW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,987 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 46,987 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 45,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 45,562 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 45,562 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s & n/s [rough & noisy] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 91V [perished/cracked down to cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 91V [perished/cracked down to cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated bonding (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge [205/60/15 91V] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 45,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge [205/60/15 91V] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,045 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 45,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,611 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2007 44,611 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear silencer mounting rubbers deteriorated

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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G77 LEW is a 1989 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G77 LEW, 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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G77 LEW is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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