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D444 POB

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,053 mi
Last recorded50,053 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD444 POB
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 50,053 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2022 50,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR INNER (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play inner rack joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,970 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 46,965 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,473 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump

slight play in upper steering column

Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak from power steering pump

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,460 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 46,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Center & rear exhaust flanges corroded & cracking.

Center exhaust front mounting bush perrishing.

Clutch slave cylinder weeping.

Crack in N/S/R side/stop light lens.

Front brake pads approx. 65 - 70% worn.

Play in O/S steering rack but just within M.O.T. limits.

Various oil weeps from engine, gearbox & rear axle.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,451 miles

Suspect O/S door mirror requires re-sticking.

Suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Various slight oil weeps from engine & transmission.

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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D444 POB is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D444 POB, 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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D444 POB is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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