MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,519 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
nsr silencer and centre silencer rubber mountings split,advise replacement.rear brake discs deteriorating.both rear tyres light cracking near rim.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B550 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 B550 VYX, 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 B550 VYX registered?
B550 VYX is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 August 1984.
Is B550 VYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B550 VYX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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