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H138 LDA

1990 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,979 mi
Last recorded85,979 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 LDA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,979 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,721 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,653 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,591 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,393 miles

O/S washer jet not working.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Metal securing/protective plate broken and loose on underside of vehicle, O/S/R.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S washer jet not working.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,335 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,959 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr rigger bar corrided

Fail 22 Feb 2008 84,959 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr rigger bar corrided

Fail 23 Feb 2007 84,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 84,087 miles

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

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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H138 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H138 LDA, 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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What year was H138 LDA registered?

H138 LDA is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H138 LDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H138 LDA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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