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H898 BAV

1990 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,026 mi
Last recorded13,026 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH898 BAV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 13,026 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 12,277 miles

Exhaust spring missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2024 10,800 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 10,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 9,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 9,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 9,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 9,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 8,906 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 3,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,811 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,399 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,086 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 76,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,791 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,236 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 89,683 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 39,532 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

possible wheel bearing from o/s/r

possible wheel bearing rumble from n/s/r

slight inbalance on rear parking brake

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,496 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,768 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2008 3,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,727 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 80,134 miles

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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H898 BAV is a 1990 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 H898 BAV, 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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H898 BAV is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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