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D774 KKJ

1986 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,650 mi
Last recorded75,650 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD774 KKJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,650 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 75,638 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,049 miles

springs corroding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 73,886 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2005 73,886 miles

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.

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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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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