CarVerify

Free Car Check

B105 DBV

1985 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,758 mi
Last recorded51,758 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 DBV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
View full Lotus Excel reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,758 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 49,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,147 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 46,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,557 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,557 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,549 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,481 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 38,481 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 36,983 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 36,977 miles

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

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
Full Lotus Excel reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B105 DBV?

You can check the full history of B105 DBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does B105 DBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B105 DBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.