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Lotus Excel

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 2,174 cc

XEL 587MOT history

XEL 587 is a green petrol Lotus Excel first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
99,218 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XEL 587
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Lotus
Model
Excel
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,174 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XEL 587 was last recorded at 99,218 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,994 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,224 miles
Average per year
2,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,218 miles
  • 2024 – 94,994 miles
  • 2023 – 88,299 miles
  • 2022 – 83,313 miles
  • 2021 – 76,203 miles
  • 2020 – 72,587 miles
  • 2019 – 68,279 miles
  • 2018 – 62,150 miles
  • 2017 – 59,047 miles
  • 2016 – 58,370 miles
  • 2011 – 58,256 miles
  • 2010 – 58,048 miles
  • 2008 – 58,042 miles
  • 2007 – 56,194 miles
  • 2006 – 52,850 miles
  • 2005 – 52,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,218 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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,218 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    130114274566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,994 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    94,994 miles
    Test number
    908546098087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,299 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,299 miles
    Test number
    875908264139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,313 miles (+1,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    255748052538
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass81,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    422045620364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail81,464 miles (+5,261)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,464 miles
    Test number
    126389715428
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass76,203 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    227108056502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail76,203 miles (+3,616)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,203 miles
    Test number
    212483010043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass72,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    364275994496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,587 miles (+4,308)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    331285687506
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass68,279 miles (+6,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,279 miles
    Test number
    894576439766
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass62,150 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    325003914193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,047 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    113788798170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,370 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,370 miles
    Test number
    549658143751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,256 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    768957121347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,250 miles (+202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    765602721332
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  17. Pass58,048 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    994321030221
    • NoteCorrosion to all suspension parts.

  18. Fail58,048 miles (+6)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    382390130247
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to all suspension parts.

  19. Pass58,042 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    323151268430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,038 miles (+1,844)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    424535058220
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass56,194 miles (+3,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    393360447272
    • NoteCorrosion started in front and rear suspension

  22. Pass52,850 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    294031436189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,837 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,837 miles
    Test number
    102927225327
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about XEL 587

What vehicle is registration XEL 587 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XEL 587 on a green petrol Lotus Excel first used on 30 Dec 1992. 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 XEL 587 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XEL 587 is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on XEL 587?
The MOT on XEL 587 is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XEL 587 done?
XEL 587 was recorded at 99,218 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,268 miles a year.
Has XEL 587 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XEL 587 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on XEL 587 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 XEL 587 find?
XEL 587 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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