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D96 FHY

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,527 mi
Last recorded7,527 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD96 FHY
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2015 7,527 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp/flange broken

Windscreen in poor condition around edges

Pass 19 May 2014 5,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 4,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,472 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,902 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 96,569 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D96 FHY is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D96 FHY, 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 D96 FHY registered?

D96 FHY is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 October 1986.

Is D96 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D96 FHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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