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A4 CMC

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CMC
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,801 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,573 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,913 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,515 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 81,703 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,021 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 77,571 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,255 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 73,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,401 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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A4 CMC is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 CMC, 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 A4 CMC registered?

A4 CMC is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is A4 CMC safe to buy?

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