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E68 ELN

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,729 mi
Last recorded9,729 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE68 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,729 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 9,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 90,802 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 89,331 miles

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

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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E68 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 E68 ELN, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E68 ELN registered?

E68 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 21 September 1987.

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