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D714 FYK

1987 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,703 mi
Last recorded36,703 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD714 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,703 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,620 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2021 36,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,924 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 35,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

interior mirror missing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,935 miles

Offside Rear hub assemble slight play.

Pass 25 May 2016 34,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,608 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,602 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 34,437 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 34,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,320 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 32,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D714 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D714 FYK, 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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D714 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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