MOT Status
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84,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm seat belt webbing frayed, burnt to 3mm from edge (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned loose in hub (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside and Offside upper arm Stud/bolt thread only just reaching past nylock of nut
brake pedal travel increased from servo action, Service Brakes Lock on rollers
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside rear fibre glass support corroed
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
offside rear fibre glass support corroed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C698 AEX is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 C698 AEX, 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 C698 AEX registered?
C698 AEX is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 21 February 1986.
Is C698 AEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C698 AEX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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