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D432 XJM

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,675 mi
Last recorded60,675 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD432 XJM
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 60,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,458 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,067 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,644 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing In On The Inner Edges.

Tyre Size: 215/50 ZR15

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,858 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,955 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,219 miles

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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D432 XJM is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D432 XJM, 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 D432 XJM registered?

D432 XJM is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 14 March 1987.

Is D432 XJM safe to buy?

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