MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,595 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
several components have been greased
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil springs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
long foot brake pedal travel.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C242 FWX is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 C242 FWX, 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 C242 FWX registered?
C242 FWX is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 6 September 1985.
Is C242 FWX safe to buy?
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