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H279 MOL

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 MOL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 76,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,812 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 75,812 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 75,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,792 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,710 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 75,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,698 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 75,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,146 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,918 miles

HC slightly high

both rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear pads geting low

hand brake travel geting long

nsr tyre worn

osr tyre out of shape close to excess

Pass 29 Dec 2008 74,913 miles

front and rear inner brake pads look low

hand brake travel geting long

hc high

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Dec 2008 74,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear inner brake pads look low

hand brake travel geting long

hc high

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Dec 2007 74,828 miles

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

center brake pipes sprayed in oil

osf floor brace corroding

rear suspension corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2006 74,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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H279 MOL is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H279 MOL, 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 H279 MOL registered?

H279 MOL is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 20 November 1990.

Is H279 MOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 MOL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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