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K145 FRC

1992 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,614 mi
Last recorded40,614 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK145 FRC
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 40,614 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 40,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 39,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 39,543 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear (Y) pipe to middle box joint lose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi pipe small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has loose bolts and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 38,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box has loose bolts and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 37,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 37,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 37,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining spring missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,630 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 34,568 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 34,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 34,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 34,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,863 miles

Headlight Allignment only just in limits

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,498 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,355 miles

Engine Breather on front bulhead area slight oil leak

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Oil leaking from engine possibly from rocker cover gaskets

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,183 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,317 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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K145 FRC is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K145 FRC, 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 K145 FRC registered?

K145 FRC is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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