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11,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished
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
exhaust knocking on underneath of vehicle
nearside rear outer cv boot insecure
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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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