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H828 AEW

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

882 mi
Last recorded882 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH828 AEW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Rusty reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,926 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,431 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,344 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 86,112 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 77,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,258 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,198 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 68,195 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Most suspension components have various degrees of corrosion starting.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The engines idle speed is set to the mot test maximum of 1200rpm.

The front wiper smears slightly.

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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H828 AEW is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red 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 H828 AEW, 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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H828 AEW is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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