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C410 ULD

1985 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC410 ULD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,942 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 96,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 96,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 96,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsf tyre slitley destorted

Pass 21 Nov 2005 96,573 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode especially at rear

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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C410 ULD is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C410 ULD, 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 C410 ULD registered?

C410 ULD is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 12 November 1985.

Is C410 ULD safe to buy?

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