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A365 SDE

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,649 mi
Last recorded75,649 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA365 SDE
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Water leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tick over uneven/ missfire

Water leaking engine

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,948 miles

laminating on o/s of screen gone white

o/s/f brake slightly binding

slight oil leak from diff

slight play n/s rack end

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,930 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,319 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 73,319 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,512 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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A365 SDE is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A365 SDE, 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 A365 SDE registered?

A365 SDE is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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