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A9 ABT

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,859 mi
Last recorded41,859 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 ABT
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,859 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 41,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 41,263 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,105 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,105 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,787 miles

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 40,786 miles

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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,427 miles

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))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,427 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,803 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,493 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Rear service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,403 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,403 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,242 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,154 miles

slight play o/s/f steering arm where enter's rack

windscreen washers require adjustment!

Pass 20 May 2008 39,135 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey!

Pass 30 May 2007 39,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,000 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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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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