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D914 YLL

1986 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD914 YLL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,372 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded still complete

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,975 miles

nearside and offside front and rear coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,865 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,864 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,534 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 67,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,570 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 65,654 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 64,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 63,575 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 63,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,016 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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D914 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D914 YLL, 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 D914 YLL registered?

D914 YLL is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D914 YLL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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