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A62 JEX

1983 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA62 JEX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cv boot slightly insecure

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,999 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 77,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet struts defective

oil leak

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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A62 JEX is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,476 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 A62 JEX, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A62 JEX registered?

A62 JEX is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 December 1983.

Is A62 JEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A62 JEX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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