MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,673 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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automatic transmission pipes are in contact with steering universal joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
automatic transmission pipes are in contact with steering universal joint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D599 NRL is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 D599 NRL, 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 D599 NRL registered?
D599 NRL is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is D599 NRL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D599 NRL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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