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C60 GDV

1986 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,539 mi
Last recorded11,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC60 GDV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracking outer side wall

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

Offside Rear showing signs of cracking outer side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2016 11,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracking outer side wall

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

Offside Rear showing signs of cracking outer side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 2,930 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Feb 2006 91,724 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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C60 GDV is a 1986 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,200cc 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 C60 GDV, 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 C60 GDV registered?

C60 GDV is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C60 GDV safe to buy?

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