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J29 EXL

1992 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,636 mi
Last recorded21,636 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 EXL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 21,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 21,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 19,604 miles

low reading on hand brake

Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,904 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven, offside rear has the lower value

Fail 5 Jul 2022 18,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front wiper blade is smeary

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven, offside rear has the lower value

Fail 5 Apr 2022 18,891 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,676 miles

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 30 Mar 2021 18,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2020 18,482 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 18,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,956 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Pass 25 May 2012 16,939 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 16,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,508 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 13,892 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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J29 EXL is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,176 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 J29 EXL, 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 34 years old, this Lotus Excel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J29 EXL registered?

J29 EXL is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is J29 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 EXL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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