CH12 - LOTUS EXCEL
MOT: Not validGB
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The Lotus Excel, also known as the Lotus Eclat in some markets, is a distinctive grand tourer produced by British manufacturer Lotus Cars between 1982 and 1987. Renowned for its sleek design and innovative engineering, the Excel was built to combine performance with comfort, embodying Lotus’s commitment to lightweight construction and driving dynamics. Manufactured at Lotus’s Hethel facility, this model features a sleek coupé body style and a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Under the bonnet, it typically houses a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine, offering a balance of power and efficiency. The Lotus Excel’s unique blend of sporty handling, refined interior, and advanced features for its time make it a notable chapter in Lotus’s history of producing distinctive, driver-focused vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 5 MOT tests
This Lotus Excel, registered as CH12, was manufactured in 1990 and first registered in January 1990. It has a blue exterior and is equipped with a 2174cc petrol engine. The vehicle's current MOT is not valid; the last test was conducted on 2 April 2009, with the expiry date of 1 April 2010. There are no recorded advisory notes from the previous MOT. The recorded mileage is 73,868 miles. The car is currently declared SORN and is not taxed. No information on CO2 emissions is available. Mechanical condition details are not specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
5
Passed Tests
4
Failed Tests
1
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,868 mi
Expires: 01 April 2010
Failed - 20 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,868 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Major Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 17 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,693 mi
Expires: 16 March 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Advisory Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 06 March 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,926 mi
Expires: 13 March 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 01 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,052 mi
Expires: 13 March 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for CH12?
The MOT expires on 01 April 2010.
What is the tax status of CH12?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of CH12?
This is a 1990 LOTUS EXCEL in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 2174cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of CH12?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.