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D428 LNG

1987 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD428 LNG
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,710 miles

All exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,709 miles

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

All exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,583 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

power steering pump coverd in oil

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,431 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2009 73,431 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 73,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,092 miles

both centre rear metal brakes corroded

both rear seat base missing

service brake performence 65%

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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D428 LNG is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D428 LNG, 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 D428 LNG registered?

D428 LNG is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D428 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D428 LNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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