MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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