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Lotus Excel

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 2,174 cc

K22 EXLMOT history

K22 EXL is a red petrol Lotus Excel first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,562 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K22 EXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Excel
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K22 EXL was last recorded at 86,562 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,036 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,562 miles
  • 2024 – 86,036 miles
  • 2023 – 85,432 miles
  • 2022 – 85,001 miles
  • 2019 – 84,341 miles
  • 2018 – 83,929 miles
  • 2017 – 83,006 miles
  • 2016 – 82,311 miles
  • 2015 – 81,321 miles
  • 2014 – 80,192 miles
  • 2013 – 77,598 miles
  • 2012 – 75,986 miles
  • 2011 – 73,633 miles
  • 2009 – 73,144 miles
  • 2008 – 70,346 miles
  • 2006 – 69,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,562 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,562 miles (+526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    759834745400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,036 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    749251503332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,432 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    747905109608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,001 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,001 miles
    Test number
    355357723475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass84,341 miles (+412)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,341 miles
    Test number
    933627553544
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. Pass83,929 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    720092682624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass83,006 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,006 miles
    Test number
    797412139542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,311 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    453999320051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,321 miles (+1,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,321 miles
    Test number
    946251365173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass80,192 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    915188824161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,598 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,598 miles
    Test number
    456640533181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,986 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    279137012170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,633 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,633 miles
    Test number
    737796251065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,144 miles (+2,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,144 miles
    Test number
    634024549360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass70,346 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    833747548344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    491015276005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K22 EXL

Does K22 EXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K22 EXL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K22 EXL?
The MOT on K22 EXL is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K22 EXL done?
K22 EXL was recorded at 86,562 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 833 miles a year.
Has K22 EXL ever failed its MOT?
No. K22 EXL has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K22 EXL 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 K22 EXL find?
K22 EXL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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