MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil weep from engine
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing inner edges
corrosion on floors at rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B105 DBV is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1985 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,916 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 B105 DBV, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B105 DBV registered?
B105 DBV is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B105 DBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B105 DBV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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