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BVF 275Y

1982 Lotus Excel

Yellow Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVF 275Y
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 65,116 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,031 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING IS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,833 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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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BVF 275Y is a 1982 Lotus Excel in Yellow with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVF 275Y, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVF 275Y registered?

BVF 275Y is a 1982 Lotus Excel, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is BVF 275Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVF 275Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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