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E727 DTF

1987 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,022 mi
Last recorded18,022 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE727 DTF
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 18,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 15,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 12,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 10,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 8,653 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 7,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 6,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 3,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 2,175 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,813 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,272 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 95,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 95,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 91,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 90,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 90,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake long

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 90,385 miles

oil leak , slight wear rear hubs, hand brake long

Fail 20 Dec 2006 90,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

hand brake long

slight wear rear hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2005 89,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake long

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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E727 DTF is a 1987 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E727 DTF, 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 E727 DTF registered?

E727 DTF is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 23 September 1987.

Is E727 DTF safe to buy?

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