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B455 CCA

1985 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,477 mi
Last recorded41,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB455 CCA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 41,477 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 41,477 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 41,469 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 41,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 41,400 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 41,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,015 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 41,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,973 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 40,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,716 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 40,716 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,427 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 40,421 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,238 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,238 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,568 miles

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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B455 CCA is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B455 CCA, 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 B455 CCA registered?

B455 CCA is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B455 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B455 CCA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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