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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Lotus Excel. Check any Excel by registration number below.

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84.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.4%

vs Lotus Avg

8

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Lotus Excel — MOT Reliability Overview

The Lotus Excel has an average MOT pass rate of 84.1%, which is 5.4 percentage points below the Lotus brand average of 89.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Excel is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Lotus Excel, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Lotus Excel performs at MOT across different model years.

1992

Based on 38 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1990

Based on 54 vehicles

85.2%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.9%

1989

Based on 60 vehicles

80.0%Good
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1988

Based on 50 vehicles

84.0%Good
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

1987

Based on 66 vehicles

87.9%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

1986

Based on 75 vehicles

72.0%Average
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

25.9%

1985

Based on 47 vehicles

83.0%Good
Lotus average: 89.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.5%

0

Based on 152 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Lotus average: 89.5%
Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.3%

Other Lotus Models

Compare MOT reliability across Lotus models.

Lotus Elise

93.1% pass rate

Lotus Evora

92.8% pass rate

Lotus Evora S

89.3% pass rate

Lotus Elan +2

89.5% pass rate

Lotus Esprit

88.7% pass rate

Lotus Exige

94.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Lotus Excel

Lotus Excel — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Lotus Excel MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Lotus Excel?
The average MOT pass rate for the Lotus Excel is 84.1% compared to the Lotus average of 89.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Lotus Excel?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Lotus Excel reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.1%, the Lotus Excel is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Lotus Excel?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Lotus Excel?
Typical mileage for the Lotus Excel: 53,292 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Excel to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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