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A908 NJK

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,691 mi
Last recorded65,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 NJK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 65,691 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,689 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 64,862 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake imbalance 22%

front number plate

offside rear suspension mounting repaired

Fail 21 Apr 2006 64,853 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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A908 NJK is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A908 NJK, 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 A908 NJK registered?

A908 NJK is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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