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A17 LXL

1984 Lotus Excel

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 LXL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,142 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,926 miles

Front both seat backs slightly loose

Lower steering column UJ slightly worn

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,614 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounts are perished

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 57,395 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,119 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside rear body mount corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front tyres slightly perished

Nearside rear body mount corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,442 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,442 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper smearey

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,052 miles

slight bind on brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,435 miles

general carrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,435 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,377 miles

brake disc corrosion

exhaust rear mounting perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 49,377 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc corrosion

exhaust rear mounting perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 48,927 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 46,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A17 LXL is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A17 LXL, 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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A17 LXL is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 February 1984.

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