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H432 FLH

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,820 mi
Last recorded67,820 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH432 FLH
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 67,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,893 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,444 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 51,201 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 51,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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H432 FLH is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H432 FLH, 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 H432 FLH registered?

H432 FLH is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H432 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H432 FLH shows 12 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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