MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear light lenses slightly obscured by dirt inside
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper does not park off screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear light lenses slightly obscured by dirt inside
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front wiper split unable to check do to no fluid
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure rear box rubber mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust silencer insecure rear box rubber mounting (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both sides (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C135 TPD is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
Across all 1986 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,530 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 C135 TPD, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C135 TPD is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 22 March 1986.
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