MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,994 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front hub top upper ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Front pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C112 RFP is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C112 RFP, 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 C112 RFP registered?
C112 RFP is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C112 RFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for C112 RFP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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