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K221 APD

1992 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK221 APD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025
Fail 27 Jun 2025

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,296 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 82,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexi damaged

under body mot items are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,008 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front fleix damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust pipes badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 76,172 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,397 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,318 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,821 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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K221 APD is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K221 APD, 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 K221 APD registered?

K221 APD is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K221 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K221 APD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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