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D391 MEA

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,568 mi
Last recorded97,568 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD391 MEA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 May 2013 97,568 miles

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

Vehicle converted for motorsport use

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,031 miles

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

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

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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D391 MEA is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D391 MEA, 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 D391 MEA registered?

D391 MEA is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D391 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D391 MEA shows 2 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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