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A821 EPA

1984 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,200 mi
Last recorded26,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA821 EPA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,986 miles

Slight play in stering rack

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,891 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,331 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 25,331 miles

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

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

Brake pedal slight spongy

Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,905 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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A821 EPA is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A821 EPA, 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 A821 EPA registered?

A821 EPA is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A821 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A821 EPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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