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D188 DFP

1986 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,507 mi
Last recorded4,507 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD188 DFP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 4,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both headlamp beams poor

offside front spring rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,853 miles

brake pipes rusty

headlamp beam images poor

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn on edges

slight exhaust blow

slight play from front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,397 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 2,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2006 324 miles

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

oil leak

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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D188 DFP is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D188 DFP, 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 D188 DFP registered?

D188 DFP is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 21 August 1986.

Is D188 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D188 DFP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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