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D258 KEX

1987 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD258 KEX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,654 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 94,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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D258 KEX is a 1987 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 D258 KEX, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D258 KEX registered?

D258 KEX is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D258 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D258 KEX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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