Lotus Excel
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 36 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
36
Model Year
1990
Years Covered
1
About the Lotus Excel
The Lotus Excel was MOT tested 36 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1990), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Lotus brand average of 90%, the Excel is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Lotus models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 1990 detailsHow reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Lotus Excel by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 83% | 36 | 62,470 mi |
Questions about the Lotus Excel
Is the Lotus Excel reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (1990), the Lotus Excel averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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