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C880 OCF

1985 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Lotus Excel59,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC880 OCF
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 98,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 95,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear suspension noisey operation

underbody areas surface corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2009 90,636 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear suspension noisey operation

underbody areas surface corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 88,998 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 84,539 miles

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

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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C880 OCF is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C880 OCF, 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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C880 OCF is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 September 1985.

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