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D71 YEV

1986 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,077 mi
Last recorded32,077 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD71 YEV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer cv boot insecure

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,070 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

diff oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 32,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

diff oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,043 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear trye side wall cracked

offside rear trye side wall cracked

rear diff leaking

Fail 8 Apr 2015 32,043 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear trye side wall cracked

offside rear trye side wall cracked

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,002 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 32,001 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,983 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 31,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,960 miles

rear g/box mount split

Fail 21 Mar 2007 31,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

g/box rear mount split

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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D71 YEV is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D71 YEV, 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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D71 YEV is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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