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B696 OBC

1985 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,365 mi
Last recorded7,365 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 OBC
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 7,365 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges plus cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2024 6,172 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 5,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 5,123 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 4,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 3,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 2,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear drive shaft gaitor cable ties missing

Pass 23 May 2018 1,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 1,283 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 1,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 466 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 99,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,965 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,898 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 99,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 99,567 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 99,567 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 98,606 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B696 OBC is a 1985 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B696 OBC, 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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B696 OBC is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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