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B470 MRK

1984 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,804 mi
Last recorded77,804 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 MRK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,804 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,226 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,634 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,483 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

exhaust system blowing at joints

Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,451 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 73,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,648 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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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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B470 MRK is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 20 October 1984.

Is B470 MRK safe to buy?

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