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B651 LNN

1984 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

6,908 mi
Last recorded6,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB651 LNN
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 6,908 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 6,096 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 6,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 5,305 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 5,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 4,956 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 4,956 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2016 4,871 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 4,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 3,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,703 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 2,298 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 2,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 2,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,684 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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B651 LNN is a 1984 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B651 LNN, 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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B651 LNN is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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