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2667 EZ

1983 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2667 EZ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,988 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 69,988 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,742 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 69,742 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,742 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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2667 EZ is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,476 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 2667 EZ, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2667 EZ registered?

2667 EZ is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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