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Lotus Excel

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,174 cc

EXL 382MOT history

EXL 382 is a red petrol Lotus Excel first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
78,263 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EXL 382
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Excel
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

EXL 382 was last recorded at 78,263 miles on 21 May 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,255 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,263 miles
  • 2023 – 77,209 miles
  • 2021 – 76,743 miles
  • 2020 – 76,287 miles
  • 2017 – 76,277 miles
  • 2016 – 76,012 miles
  • 2009 – 75,812 miles
  • 2007 – 75,484 miles
  • 2005 – 74,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,263 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.

  • Damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,263 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    562512634787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail78,255 miles (+1,046)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,255 miles
    Test number
    570950590453
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass77,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    735108563419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail77,209 miles (+466)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    870880365254
    • DangerousLower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment joint loose on rack pinion (2.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure support rubber rings missing (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass76,743 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    224933632433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    694143085668
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility of the road

  7. Fail76,287 miles (+10)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    531167754494
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen but not affecting drivers visibility of the road

  8. Pass76,277 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,277 miles
    Test number
    508855627749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,012 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    951922780913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,989 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    649085396107
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear foot wall support panels corroded away?
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Fail75,984 miles (+172)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,984 miles
    Test number
    897723460134
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear foot wall support panels corroded away?
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass75,812 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    553209979274
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s/r brake

  13. Fail75,812 miles (+328)3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,812 miles
    Test number
    562319679259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s/r brake

  14. Pass75,484 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    283315197425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,463 miles (+485)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    483460697162
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass74,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    191173565376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,978 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    831963565396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about EXL 382

What vehicle is registration EXL 382 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EXL 382 on a red petrol Lotus Excel first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EXL 382 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EXL 382 expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EXL 382?
The MOT on EXL 382 expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EXL 382 done?
EXL 382 was recorded at 78,263 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 179 miles a year.
Has EXL 382 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EXL 382 has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on EXL 382 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 EXL 382 find?
EXL 382 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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