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XJI 5723

1986 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

7,078 mi
Last recorded7,078 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 5723
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 7,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 7,078 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 6,242 miles

Brake discs worn and unable to see pads fully

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 6,238 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake discs worn and unable to see pads fully

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 99,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

raer diff oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

raer diff oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2008 94,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 94,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,680 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 93,667 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 93,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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XJI 5723 is a 1986 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 XJI 5723, 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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XJI 5723 is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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