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C341 KOX

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,693 mi
Last recorded58,693 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC341 KOX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,693 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,747 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 56,679 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 56,679 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 55,526 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 55,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,180 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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C341 KOX is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C341 KOX, 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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What year was C341 KOX registered?

C341 KOX is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C341 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C341 KOX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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