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EXI 169

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,055 mi
Last recorded71,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXI 169
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 71,055 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,202 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,474 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 69,041 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,626 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,624 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,981 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,979 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 66,446 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 66,444 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,938 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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