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D171 TTA

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,886 mi
Last recorded46,886 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 TTA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 44,021 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 44,021 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 40,598 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 40,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,347 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,659 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,692 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,135 miles

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.

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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D171 TTA is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 D171 TTA, 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 39 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 D171 TTA registered?

D171 TTA is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 20 May 1987.

Is D171 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D171 TTA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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