MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust slightly blowing
oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YSJ 231 is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YSJ 231, 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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What year was YSJ 231 registered?
YSJ 231 is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is YSJ 231 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YSJ 231 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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