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B573 KUX

1985 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

874,423 mi
Last recorded874,423 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB573 KUX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 874,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick unable to see pads properly but noise suggests the are metal to metal on offside rear. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside to offside. (3.6.B.2c)

engine coolant fan not working.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,200 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 82,199 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,287 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 75,272 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 74,230 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2008 73,784 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 73,783 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 70,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 70,343 miles

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

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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B573 KUX is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B573 KUX, 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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B573 KUX is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 12 April 1985.

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