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KEN 50M

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153 mi
Last recorded153 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 50M
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 153 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,607 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 98,607 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,528 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 96,499 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

oil leak under engine

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,372 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 95,723 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 95,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2007 94,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 92,942 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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KEN 50M is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,805 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 KEN 50M, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KEN 50M is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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The MOT history for KEN 50M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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