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ExpiredMileage
41,859 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front tyres are are almost 20 years old, advise on replacement
Front wiper blade is smeary
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Water ingress (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Left side of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler top hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Position lamp not working All Position lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to left side rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm and is badly worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre is getting close to the wear indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation While conducting imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Does not sweep as intended, sweeps over bodywork/bonnet area (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm and is badly worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre is getting close to the wear indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front wiper blade is smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Rear axle imbalance recorded at 21%
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Front wiper blade is smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Rear axle imbalance recorded at 21%
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both light sources (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge and is getting close to the wear indicators
Position/dipped beam lighting switch is worn slightly
Rear brake application is slightly uneven
Front wiper blade is smeary
Rear service brake application is slightly uneven
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play o/s/f steering arm where enter's rack
windscreen washers require adjustment!
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey!
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
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A9 ABT is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 A9 ABT, 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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A9 ABT is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 March 1984.
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