MOT Status
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89,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear brake backing plates corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join + offside back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leaks ?
slight blow exhaust
slight blow exhaust
slight oil leaks
slight play rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencers (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
offside steering rack gaiter leaking
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside steering rack gaiter leaking
all tyres heavily worn on edges.
oil leak[s].
power steering rack damp.
slight exhaust blow from rear joint.
slight inbalance rear brakes.
dampness around steering rack gaitors
front exhaust clamp insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear coil springs corroded
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear coil springs corroded
front exhaust clamp insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front susoension corroded
slight movement in steering
near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge
offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G842 VSP is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 G842 VSP, 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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G842 VSP is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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