MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
springs corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
play in lower steering column
power steering belt loose
power steering pipes not secure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air con rad insecure
clutch slave cyl leaking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler cap seal perished
n/s/r light lense loose
o/s/r n/s/r floor braces corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
air con rad insecure
clutch slave cyl leaking
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
fuel filler cap seal perished
n/s/r light lense loose
o/s/r n/s/r floor braces corroded
play in lower steering column
power steering belt loose
power steering pipes not secure
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D774 KKJ is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 D774 KKJ, 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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D774 KKJ is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 21 August 1986.
Is D774 KKJ safe to buy?
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