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B441 CET

1984 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,784 mi
Last recorded88,784 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB441 CET
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device (not present) may not have been fitted as standard equipment?

Nearside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering pipe connection 'sweating'

Slight brake binding- nearside front

Speedo illumination inop; (future 'fail' item)

Surface corrosion- offside rear brake disc

Various exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Wiper blade split at end

Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,038 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal anti-slip device (not present) may not have been fitted as standard equipment?

Nearside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering pipe connection 'sweating'

Slight brake binding- nearside front

Speedo illumination inop; (future 'fail' item)

Surface corrosion- offside rear brake disc

Various exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Wiper blade split at end

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,376 miles

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

engine oil leak poss oil filter

o/s/f door hinge worn

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,359 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f door hinge worn

slight corrosion o/s/r brake disc

Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s door hinge worn

rerar exhaust knocking on rear suspension

slight corrosion front & rear brake disc's

slight cracking n/s/f tyre

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,324 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust knocking on suspension

Fail 5 Aug 2009 82,324 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust knocking on suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,945 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 27 Aug 2008 78,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracking in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,049 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 74,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 74,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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B441 CET is a 1984 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B441 CET, 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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B441 CET is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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