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B125 OSB

1985 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB125 OSB
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 57,718 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,726 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,475 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 48,475 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 48,437 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,908 miles

advisory brake pedal has a lot of travel

advisory suspension components corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2018 40,906 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split nearside front (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

advisory brake pedal has a lot of travel

advisory offside front tyre is deteriorated age

advisory suspension components corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,509 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 39,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,475 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 39,471 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,440 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 39,307 miles

rubber exhaust mouting starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,104 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B125 OSB is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 B125 OSB, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B125 OSB is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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