MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
oil leak , slight wear rear hubs, hand brake long
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for E727 DTF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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