1988 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · F405 MBL
1988 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 79,505 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2174cc
F405 MBL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 79,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F405 MBL Mileage History
- 28/04/200675,594 mi
- 16/07/200775,935 mi+341 mi
- 18/10/200876,322 mi+387 mi
- 23/11/201276,837 mi+515 mi
- 25/11/201377,731 mi+894 mi
- 14/03/201978,157 mi+426 mi
- 10/03/202079,505 mi+1,348 mi
- 11/08/202179,505 mi
- 27/10/202279,505 mi
- 21/02/202479,505 mi
- 20/02/202579,505 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
F405 MBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Lotus Excel (F405 MBL) between April 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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