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B9 TYP

1987 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TYP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,689 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 70,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,671 miles

Petrol cap seal starting to crack

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges Osf almost showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe outer rubber casing cracking missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf upper wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,698 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 61,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 59,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 49,009 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 44,926 miles

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

Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuelcap seal getting brittle,still ok

nsf tyre shows slight more wear at outer edge

Pass 19 May 2012 37,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,177 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 34,177 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B9 TYP is a 1987 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 B9 TYP, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B9 TYP is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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