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B550 VYX

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,519 mi
Last recorded80,519 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB550 VYX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,519 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 79,650 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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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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