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C420 LOG

1986 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,864 mi
Last recorded39,864 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 LOG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differentail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 39,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,060 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 38,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,292 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 38,280 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,111 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 38,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,387 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 37,386 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blade does not park itself

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,267 miles

wiper blade does not park itself

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,919 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,863 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,863 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,230 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hydrocarbons very high but within limits.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 35,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hydrocarbons very high but within limits.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,549 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,549 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,689 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 33,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,604 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 30,604 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,656 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 29,651 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear 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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C420 LOG is a 1986 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C420 LOG, 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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C420 LOG is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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