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J40 SGP

1992 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,799 mi
Last recorded92,799 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 SGP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,799 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Starting to perish (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,313 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp/misting of oil all over underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,322 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 87,189 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,011 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 86,011 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,372 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,939 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 72,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 72,006 miles

Fuel cap difficult to release.

Offside rear tyre is worn at edges.

Rear brake back plates are rusty.

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Rear springs are rusty.

Screen wash low output.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,002 miles

Both front brake hoses fouling against track rod ends on lock to lock.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wiper blade slight smearing.

rear exhaust mountings slightly perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 71,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 69,523 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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J40 SGP is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 J40 SGP, 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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J40 SGP is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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