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B18 DKL

1989 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,157 mi
Last recorded16,157 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Lotus Excel61,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DKL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,157 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 16,157 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,724 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 15,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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B18 DKL is a 1989 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 61,805 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 B18 DKL, 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 37 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 DKL registered?

B18 DKL is a 1989 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B18 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 DKL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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