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H145 GEC

1990 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,263 mi
Last recorded48,263 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 GEC
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 48,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,241 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,027 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 48,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H145 GEC is a 1990 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H145 GEC, 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 H145 GEC registered?

H145 GEC is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H145 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H145 GEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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