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G933 LVG

1990 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,679 mi
Last recorded70,679 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG933 LVG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 70,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,034 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 41,757 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 37,357 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2013

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,255 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 30,844 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,844 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,223 miles

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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G933 LVG is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G933 LVG, 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

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What year was G933 LVG registered?

G933 LVG is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G933 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G933 LVG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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