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E716 FPD

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,094 mi
Last recorded60,094 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE716 FPD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,094 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,078 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,044 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,034 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,909 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,595 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 57,733 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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E716 FPD is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E716 FPD, 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 E716 FPD registered?

E716 FPD is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 18 November 1987.

Is E716 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E716 FPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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