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7595 AZ

1983 Lotus Excel

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,977 mi
Last recorded81,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7595 AZ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,977 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,500 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 81,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,813 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,416 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,334 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,782 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 77,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,892 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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7595 AZ is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 7595 AZ, 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 7595 AZ registered?

7595 AZ is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is 7595 AZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7595 AZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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