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A14 XCL

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,145 mi
Last recorded60,145 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XCL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,774 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 59,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A14 XCL is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 A14 XCL, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 XCL registered?

A14 XCL is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is A14 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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