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B561 FOG

1985 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,920 mi
Last recorded86,920 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB561 FOG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 86,512 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,659 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,097 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 91,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 88,826 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,498 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,738 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,550 miles

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,528 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,431 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 85,210 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 85,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 83,543 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 83,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,840 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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B561 FOG is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 B561 FOG, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B561 FOG registered?

B561 FOG is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B561 FOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B561 FOG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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