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C702 AEX

1985 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,693 mi
Last recorded79,693 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC702 AEX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,675 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,674 miles

Dampness around nearside front brake disc bake plate

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leak around steering rack

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded

Oil leak around rear diff

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,230 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 79,230 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure Excessive play in passenger front seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,051 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mount perished

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak From diff ()

Oil leak From engine ()

Oil leak From power steering ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 79,045 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Offside silencer (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox mount perished

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak From diff ()

Oil leak From engine ()

Oil leak From power steering ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,335 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,474 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,473 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,441 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,043 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,912 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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C702 AEX is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C702 AEX, 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 C702 AEX registered?

C702 AEX is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 13 November 1985.

Is C702 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C702 AEX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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