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G848 AEH

1989 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,855 mi
Last recorded55,855 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 AEH
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2010 55,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,423 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,134 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 43,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 40,438 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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G848 AEH is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G848 AEH, 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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What year was G848 AEH registered?

G848 AEH is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 11 October 1989.

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