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D310 NJW

1986 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,628 mi
Last recorded11,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Lotus Excel53,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD310 NJW
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,628 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 11,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,784 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 9,784 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 8,903 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2008 8,903 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,779 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 6,779 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 2,396 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D310 NJW is a 1986 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1986 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,530 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 D310 NJW, 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 40 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D310 NJW registered?

D310 NJW is a 1986 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D310 NJW safe to buy?

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