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D747 FYK

1986 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,225 mi
Last recorded26,225 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD747 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,225 miles

Exhaust resting on rer axle and support rubbers perished with age.

Slight seep of oil from steering rack.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 26,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust resting on rer axle and support rubbers perished with age.

Slight seep of oil from steering rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,993 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,163 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,148 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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D747 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D747 FYK, 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 D747 FYK registered?

D747 FYK is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is D747 FYK safe to buy?

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