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K81 OAG

1992 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Lotus Excel61,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 OAG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 99,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 94,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,299 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 81,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 81,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2021 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 72,587 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 72,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,279 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,256 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,250 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,048 miles

corrosion to all suspension parts.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 58,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to all suspension parts.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,042 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 56,194 miles

corrosion started in front and rear suspension

Pass 11 May 2006 52,850 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 52,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K81 OAG is a 1992 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K81 OAG, 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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K81 OAG is a 1992 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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