MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A123 DRA registered?
A123 DRA is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 February 1984.
Is A123 DRA safe to buy?
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