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L22 EXL

1993 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 EXL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 63,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,824 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 62,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 62,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,792 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,792 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 60,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

jacking mounting missing on offside front

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,954 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Fail 11 Aug 2012 48,047 miles

Both Rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 48,047 miles

Both Rear tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,633 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 45,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 41,944 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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L22 EXL is a 1993 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L22 EXL, 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 33 years old, this Lotus Excel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L22 EXL?

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What year was L22 EXL registered?

L22 EXL is a 1993 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L22 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 EXL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L22 EXL have outstanding finance?

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