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A483 KLB

1984 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,141 mi
Last recorded9,141 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA483 KLB
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 9,141 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 9,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 9,100 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 8,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 8,855 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 8,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 8,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,425 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 8,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 7,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 7,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 7,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 7,168 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 6,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 6,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 6,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 6,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 6,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 5,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 5,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 5,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 4,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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A483 KLB is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A483 KLB, 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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A483 KLB is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 17 April 1984.

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