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A22 EXL

1984 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

11,041 mi
Last recorded11,041 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 EXL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 11,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 11,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 10,997 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear drive shaft outer cv boot insecure

slight binding nearside and offside rear wheels

Pass 19 Aug 2020 10,966 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 10,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot insecure

slight binding from nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2019 10,959 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear drive shaft boot insecure

offside rear tyre starting to periash 215/50/15

slight binding nearside rear

Pass 28 Aug 2018 10,958 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres perished 215/50/15

nearside rear cv boot insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2018 10,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights are switched on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres perished 215/50/15

nearside rear cv boot insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Fail 19 Aug 2017 10,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/15 splits on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2016 10,783 miles

exhaust knocking on underneath of vehicle

nearside rear outer cv boot insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2016 10,781 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust knocking on underneath of vehicle

nearside rear outer cv boot insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,000 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 9,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 9,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear in nearside rear suspension top bush

Pass 11 Sep 2010 9,727 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate delaminating

offside rear tyre has a minor cut in the tread 215/50/15

Fail 11 Sep 2010 9,727 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front registration plate delaminating

offside rear tyre has a minor cut in the tread 215/50/15

Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 11 Sep 2009 9,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,155 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 8,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate delaminateing slightly

rear diff damp

starter motor sticking

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,599 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 7,591 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 7,370 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 7,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?

Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
brake binding 126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
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A22 EXL is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 EXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A22 EXL is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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