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C708 JAM

1986 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,664 mi
Last recorded17,664 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC708 JAM
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 17,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 16,806 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,647 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,253 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo pipe damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2021 11,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 11,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 11,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 11,738 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2007 11,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 11,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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C708 JAM is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C708 JAM, 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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C708 JAM is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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