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D3 DLJ

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 DLJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 61,875 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 60,937 miles

All four coil springs corroded

All four tyres age related cracks

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff misting oil

Slight misting oil engine

Slight misting oil gearbox

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,800 miles

Exhaust system corroded and bandaged up

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2023 59,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 58,758 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 57,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,245 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,929 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 51,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,558 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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D3 DLJ is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 D3 DLJ, 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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D3 DLJ is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 November 1986.

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