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Lotus Excel

Green · Petrol · 1988 · 2,174 cc

C6 TUSMOT history

C6 TUS is a green petrol Lotus Excel first used on 7 Apr 1988. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,536 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 TUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Excel
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
7 Apr 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 TUS was last recorded at 68,536 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,197 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,536 miles
  • 2024 – 68,197 miles
  • 2016 – 67,895 miles
  • 2015 – 67,461 miles
  • 2014 – 67,241 miles
  • 2010 – 67,122 miles
  • 2009 – 65,138 miles
  • 2007 – 64,911 miles
  • 2006 – 64,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,536 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,536 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    812005446844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,197 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,197 miles
    Test number
    429961752830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,192 miles (+297)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,192 miles
    Test number
    652092264752
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure all rear rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass67,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    759596182671
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  5. Fail67,895 miles (+434)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    138202262561
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  6. Pass67,461 miles (+220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,461 miles
    Test number
    206119435153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking/perished

  7. Pass67,241 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    208604574095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteFront/rear brake discs corroded

  8. Fail67,238 miles (+116)6 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    918808544025
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront tyre sidewalls cracking
    • NoteFront/rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRad cooling fans seized

  9. Pass67,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    331103570133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,122 miles (+1,984)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    433849050170
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  11. Pass65,138 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    110499989055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,130 miles (+219)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    821302589046
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass64,911 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    683346227238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,908 miles (+234)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,908 miles
    Test number
    221484917262
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass64,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,674 miles
    Test number
    760483316264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 TUS

Does C6 TUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 TUS is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 TUS?
The MOT on C6 TUS is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 TUS done?
C6 TUS was recorded at 68,536 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 196 miles a year.
Has C6 TUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 TUS has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 TUS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C6 TUS find?
C6 TUS passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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