1987 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · D692 GSG
1987 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 1987. Recorded mileage 4,291 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D692 GSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 4,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D692 GSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Lotus Excel (D692 GSG) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
D692 GSG Mileage History
- 19/12/20222,320 mi
- 19/12/20232,440 mi+120 mi
- 16/12/20242,508 mi+68 mi
- 20/12/20242,514 mi+6 mi
- 04/12/20254,291 mi+1,777 mi
Average of roughly 666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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