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B404 YEU

1985 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,119 mi
Last recorded68,119 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 YEU
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,119 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 68,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 67,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 66,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 64,775 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,593 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,587 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,317 miles

both head light reflector starting to fade

Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both head light reflector starting to fade

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,061 miles

slight pitting on rear internal brake discs

Fail 8 Apr 2009 62,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight pitting on rear internal brake discs

Pass 31 May 2007 61,724 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 61,151 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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B404 YEU is a 1985 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B404 YEU, 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 B404 YEU registered?

B404 YEU is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B404 YEU safe to buy?

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