£19,500
1991 Lotus Excel SE Celebration
Hangar 136 • United Kingdom
Vehicle Details
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Condition
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Manual
Transmission:
SCC089912MHD13067
Chassis No:
Odometer:
131,000 miles
H825 UWB
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This Car
Delivered new on the 15th of April 1991, this is No.
2 of 25 SE ‘Celebration’ versions of the Lotus Excel.
A limited edition car to celebrate Lotus’ 25 years of production at there famous Hethel factory.
The Lotus Excel is a widely underappreciated car, being overshadowed by the legendary Lotus Esprit.
But for those that know, the Excel is a lovely little sweetspot in Lotus’ history.
Based on its predecessor, the Eclat, and designed by Peter Stevens, the Excel benefitted hugely from Lotus’s new partnership with Toyota.
Large parts of the drivetrain, suspension and electrics were directly inherited from the Japanese firm, meaning that contrary to Lotus’ long standing reputation for reliability, or lack thereof, the Excel is a surprisingly dependable machine!
Showing 5 previous keepers from when it was first registered.
Exceptional service history throughout the car’s life, with an incredible 35 services recorded!
Proudly taxed and MOT’d consistently every year since i...
Points of note
£3,752
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,994
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
30,753 miles
Registration Date
1991-04-15
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 12 2025 with 30,753 miles
Passed
On Feb 29 2024 with 30,079 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 16 2023 with 29,756 miles
Passed
On Mar 17 2022 with 29,241 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On Mar 22 2021 with 28,302 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- both headlamp reflectors deteriorated but not defective
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 13 2020 with 27,892 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- all brake pipes slightly corroded
Passed
On Mar 13 2019 with 26,033 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 09 2018 with 24,022 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Mar 07 2017 with 22,771 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (7.1.2)
Passed
On Mar 01 2016 with 19,302 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- exhaust flanges rusty
Failed
On Mar 01 2016 with 19,302 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- exhaust flanges rusty
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Passed
On Mar 19 2015 with 16,547 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both headlight reflextors rusty
- all brake pipes getting rusty
- front and rear springs rusty
- n/s/r wheel bearing slight movement
- exhaust getting rusty
Failed
On Mar 21 2014 with 12,882 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
User Entered:
- all suspension coil springs corroded
- all brake pipes slightly corroded
- exhaust system rear joints very rusty
Passed
On Mar 21 2014 with 12,882 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- all suspension coil springs corroded
- all brake pipes slightly corroded
- exhaust system rear joints very rusty
Passed
On Apr 08 2013 with 8,845 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- both headlight reflectors getting rusty
- exhaust system getting rusty
- n/s/r wheel bearing slight play
- n/s/f fog light out
Passed
On Apr 20 2012 with 5,460 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
User Entered:
- Headlamp reflectors getting rusty
- exhaust system getting rusty
- front and rear springs getting rusty
- slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Failed
On Apr 03 2012 with 5,456 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
User Entered:
- headlight reflectors getting rusty
- exhaust system getting rusty
- rear brake pipes getting rusty
- front to rear brake pipes getting rusty
- front springs getting rusty
- rear springs rusty
- slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
- front brake pipes getting rusty
- pas pipes getting rusty
Passed
On Apr 21 2011 with 99,793 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Headlamp coating on both headlamps starting to deteriorate
- Power steering pipes getting rusty
- Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Failed
On Apr 14 2011 with 99,750 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- Headlamp coating on both headlamps starting to deteriorate
- Power steering pipes getting rusty
- Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
- Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm
Passed
On Apr 21 2010 with 97,466 miles
Failed
On Apr 21 2010 with 97,466 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Passed
On Apr 02 2009 with 96,782 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- all rear exhaust rubber mounts perished
Passed
On Mar 31 2008 with 95,789 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Apr 04 2007 with 92,568 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal started to perish
- slight oil leak from rear axle
Failed
On Mar 31 2007 with 92,511 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
User Entered:
- fuel cap seal started to perish
- slight oil leak from rear axle
Passed
On Mar 10 2006 with 90,979 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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