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D599 NRL

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,673 mi
Last recorded28,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD599 NRL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,673 miles

automatic transmission pipes are in contact with steering universal joint

Fail 4 Jul 2013 28,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,661 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 24,624 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,147 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 8,147 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,709 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 4,709 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,134 miles

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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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?

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