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A187 XGG

1984 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,657 mi
Last recorded44,657 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA187 XGG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 44,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 43,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 42,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 41,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,886 miles

Nearside Front seat back has movement

Offside Front seat back has movement

Fail 20 Jan 2016 40,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not popping up (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front seat back has movement

Offside Front seat back has movement

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,561 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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A187 XGG is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A187 XGG, 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 A187 XGG registered?

A187 XGG is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A187 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A187 XGG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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