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C435 FEC

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,407 mi
Last recorded62,407 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC435 FEC
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 57,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 57,208 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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C435 FEC is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C435 FEC, 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 C435 FEC registered?

C435 FEC is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 18 April 1986.

Is C435 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C435 FEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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