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LXI 776

1990 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

1,416 mi
Last recorded1,416 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 776
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 1,416 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 96,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,558 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 91,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 86,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 83,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,697 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking Main rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 82,256 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 76,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,349 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,491 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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LXI 776 is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,975 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 LXI 776, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LXI 776 registered?

LXI 776 is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is LXI 776 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXI 776 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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