MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,804 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak differential flange ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside upper differential bush deterioated but not resulting in excessive movement
offside windscreen washer jet inoperative , enough washer liquid delivered to windscreen screen by nearside jet
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres starting to perish
exhaust system blowing at joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All tyres perished and starting to split
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B470 MRK is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 B470 MRK, 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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What year was B470 MRK registered?
B470 MRK is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 20 October 1984.
Is B470 MRK safe to buy?
The MOT history for B470 MRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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