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A123 DRA

1984 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,309 mi
Last recorded52,309 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA123 DRA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 52,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 52,049 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,930 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,342 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,500 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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A123 DRA is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 A123 DRA, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A123 DRA is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 February 1984.

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