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D515 ENV

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,728 mi
Last recorded50,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD515 ENV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2006 50,728 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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D515 ENV is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D515 ENV, 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 D515 ENV registered?

D515 ENV is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is D515 ENV safe to buy?

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