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C747 CAH

1986 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

1,370 mi
Last recorded1,370 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC747 CAH
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 1,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 1,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 1,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 1,123 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2024 1,121 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexihose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2023 845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,978 miles

washers poor

Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dam petrol stains around flot chamber on carb front

slight drag to off side front brake

Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dam petrol stains around flot chamber on carb front

slight drag to off side front brake

Fail 5 Feb 2010 74,323 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

slight exhaust blows from all joints

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,323 miles

slight exhaust blows from all joints

Pass 9 Aug 2008 73,322 miles

offside headlight slightly loose.

wiper arm does not park automaticly.

Fail 9 Aug 2008 73,322 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlight slightly loose.

wiper arm does not park automaticly.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 70,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal travel very long but has reserve travel.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,462 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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C747 CAH is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C747 CAH, 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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C747 CAH is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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