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C32 PRN

1985 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,534 mi
Last recorded82,534 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC32 PRN
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,534 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 82,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking 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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C32 PRN is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C32 PRN, 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 C32 PRN registered?

C32 PRN is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C32 PRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C32 PRN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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