MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,055 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight travel in brake pedal
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EXI 169 is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 EXI 169, 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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How do I check the history of EXI 169?
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What year was EXI 169 registered?
EXI 169 is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 17 October 1986.
Is EXI 169 safe to buy?
The MOT history for EXI 169 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EXI 169 have outstanding finance?
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