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C631 NMW

1986 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

32,817 mi
Last recorded32,817 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC631 NMW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 32,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 31,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front bolts/nuts are loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolt is loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,641 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 30,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear Exhaust Rubbers Perishing

Pass 30 May 2023 28,851 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive @ Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 27,608 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 27,587 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange gasket spitting , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2020 25,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,488 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 20,458 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,394 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,098 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 8,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,112 miles

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

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

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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C631 NMW is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C631 NMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C631 NMW registered?

C631 NMW is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 8 January 1986.

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