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C680 MDS

1985 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,190 mi
Last recorded12,190 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC680 MDS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 12,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 May 2006 12,159 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some surface corrosion on front & rear brake dics

Pass 13 May 2006 12,159 miles

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

some surface corrosion on front & rear brake dics

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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C680 MDS is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C680 MDS, 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 C680 MDS registered?

C680 MDS is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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