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RJI 2604

1986 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,586 mi
Last recorded2,586 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 2604
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 2,586 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 1,612 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 1,585 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 1,351 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 1,342 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RJI 2604 is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJI 2604, 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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What year was RJI 2604 registered?

RJI 2604 is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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