MOT Status
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45,898 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C545 BBP is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 C545 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 C545 BBP registered?
C545 BBP is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 25 March 1986.
Is C545 BBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C545 BBP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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