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C535 BBP

1986 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,772 mi
Last recorded48,772 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC535 BBP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,772 miles

Coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,116 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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C535 BBP is a 1986 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C535 BBP, 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 C535 BBP registered?

C535 BBP is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C535 BBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C535 BBP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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