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C533 BHA

1986 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

2,578 mi
Last recorded2,578 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC533 BHA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 2,578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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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C533 BHA is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C533 BHA, 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 C533 BHA registered?

C533 BHA is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C533 BHA safe to buy?

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