AIPlateCheckerRun full analysis
GBE12CCM

LOTUS EXCEL

1989 · BLACK · PETROL · 50,868 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

Check any car free

Every MOT test, every advisory, the mileage record and a condition score. No sign-up.

Buying it? The full history report adds finance, write-off, stolen and keeper checks.

MOT History — 17 tests · 11 passed · 6 failed

PASS4 July 2018
50,868 mi
FAIL2 July 2018
50,868 mi
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Require re aim (3.5 (a))
  • MINOROffside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bad earth (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bad earth (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bad earth (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • MAJORExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • MAJOREmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASS30 May 2017
50,745 mi
PASS11 June 2016
50,034 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL9 June 2016
50,034 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS31 March 2015
48,723 mi
FAIL26 March 2015
48,715 mi
  • FAILFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASS3 April 2014
47,798 mi
PASS28 March 2013
46,757 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
PASS30 June 2011
46,311 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS18 March 2010
45,123 mi
FAIL10 March 2010
45,092 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • ADVISORYFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS19 May 2009
43,333 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDCoolant leak
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front brake slight drag
FAIL28 March 2008
43,156 mi
  • PRSExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PASS28 March 2008
43,156 mi
PASS16 June 2006
42,514 mi
FAIL13 June 2006
42,431 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
EXCEL
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1989
First registered
2002-04
MOT expiry
2019-07-03
Recorded mileage
50,868 mi

Is this car worth buying?

Get the free in-depth report for E12CCM: AI MOT analysis, expected repair costs, market pricing and a clear verdict on the record.

Run the full free analysis

Other Lotus Excel cars checked here

All Lotus Excel cars checked →

Data sourced from official public records, last refreshed November 2026. Shown for reference only — always inspect a vehicle in person before purchase. Cookie settings