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RSD 1

1990 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,726 mi
Last recorded99,726 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSD 1
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 99,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 99,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 97,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,972 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 95,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 93,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 87,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 86,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

bodywork damaged ...

nearside rear number plate light is slightly dimm...

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,976 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 82,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,420 miles

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

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

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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RSD 1 is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RSD 1, 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.

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What year was RSD 1 registered?

RSD 1 is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is RSD 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSD 1 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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