MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
both rear seat braces corroded
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear seat braces corroded
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting perished. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc surfaces corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear metal plates at rear seat tub badly corroded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs surfaces corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both front shockers very weak. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting perished. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc surfaces corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear metal plates at rear seat tub badly corroded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs surfaces corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear floor brace corroded
Offside Rear floor brace corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear seat belts not fitted due to age
Emissions not tested engine over heating (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear floor brace corroded
Offside Rear floor brace corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine overheating
rear seat belts not fitted due to age
Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B286 GMO is a 1985 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B286 GMO, 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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B286 GMO is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 29 January 1985.
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