MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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bell housing missing bolt
front discs worn
rear discs scored
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
bell housing missing bolt
front discs worn
rear discs scored
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
suspension covered in surface rust
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
steering rack has slight play in both rack ends
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B146 VYX is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 B146 VYX, 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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What year was B146 VYX registered?
B146 VYX is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B146 VYX safe to buy?
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