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C242 FWX

1985 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 FWX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,936 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 44,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,701 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,574 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 44,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,488 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,227 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 44,223 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,763 miles

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.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,615 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006 43,615 miles

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.

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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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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