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D930 GEX

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,629 mi
Last recorded19,629 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD930 GEX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to o/s/r silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 14,779 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,910 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 11,905 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,668 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 10,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 9,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 9,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 7,481 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 6,662 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 6,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 5,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 4,305 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 3,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 2,060 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 2,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 98,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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D930 GEX is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D930 GEX, 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 D930 GEX registered?

D930 GEX is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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