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C580 HKP

1985 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC580 HKP
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 70,326 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,469 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers sun visor hanging down slightly but not in view of the road

screws on front no plate partly blocking letters but still readable

Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating ranging from 79 to 108 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative at times (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers sun visor hanging down slightly but not in view of the road

screws on front no plate partly blocking letters but still readable

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sun visor faulty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material number of rear ones (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 69,444 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sun visor faulty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material number of rear ones (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded number of rear ones (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 69,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded number of rear ones (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,383 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,355 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,314 miles

number of rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,272 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,272 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,218 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,174 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,143 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,110 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,713 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,672 miles

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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C580 HKP is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C580 HKP, 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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C580 HKP is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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