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B363 VYX

1984 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

1,202 mi
Last recorded1,202 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB363 VYX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2022 1,202 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play LOWER SHAFT, TOP U/J PLAY, EXCESSIVE. (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working INOP. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working INOP. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNABLE TO ASSESS BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 95,966 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 95,932 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,241 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 88,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bottom bolt of nearside front shock is loose and the nut is missing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 82,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 82,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,459 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,458 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,101 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,777 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 77,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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B363 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 B363 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 42 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B363 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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