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B832 SAH

1985 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,640 mi
Last recorded36,640 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB832 SAH
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 36,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2011 35,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,061 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B832 SAH is a 1985 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B832 SAH, 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 B832 SAH registered?

B832 SAH is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B832 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B832 SAH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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