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J9 SRW

1992 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,318 mi
Last recorded20,318 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SRW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 20,318 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 18,922 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 15,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 15,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 10,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 8,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 3,934 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 5,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 3,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,218 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,984 miles

all four tyres worn low on edges

Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four tyres worn low on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2015 86,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 85,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,728 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is balding on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2009 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre is balding on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,830 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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J9 SRW is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J9 SRW, 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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J9 SRW is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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