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K394 HCL

1992 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,612 mi
Last recorded83,612 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK394 HCL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 83,612 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 83,570 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 83,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 83,580 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 83,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 83,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,538 miles

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

both offside metal jacking points are missing

Pass 19 Apr 2021 83,535 miles

Offside both front and rear jacking point covers missing

Pass 8 May 2019 83,323 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 83,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 83,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,557 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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K394 HCL is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K394 HCL, 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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K394 HCL is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 September 1992.

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