CarVerify

Free Car Check

G842 VSP

1990 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG842 VSP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 89,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,194 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,738 miles

oil leaks ?

slight blow exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2022 88,271 miles

slight blow exhaust

slight oil leaks

slight play rack

Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,381 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,639 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 86,632 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,415 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 85,413 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,023 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 84,350 miles

offside steering rack gaiter leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2016 84,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,032 miles

all tyres heavily worn on edges.

oil leak[s].

power steering rack damp.

slight exhaust blow from rear joint.

slight inbalance rear brakes.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,414 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,650 miles

dampness around steering rack gaitors

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,902 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 80,136 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 30,129 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 79,251 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,229 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2009 78,248 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 78,248 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2008 76,882 miles
Fail 18 May 2008 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 74,367 miles

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

front susoension corroded

slight movement in steering

Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,156 miles

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.

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
Full Lotus Excel reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G842 VSP?

You can check the full history of G842 VSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G842 VSP registered?

G842 VSP is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G842 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G842 VSP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G842 VSP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G842 VSP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.