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D735 FYK

1987 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,915 mi
Last recorded42,915 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD735 FYK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 42,915 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PAS drive belt noisey

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension components surface corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 41,034 miles

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

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

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

slight coolant leak

slight corrosion to rear brake disc back plates

Fail 23 Jul 2019 41,034 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

slight coolant leak

slight corrosion to rear brake disc back plates

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,328 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight deterioration to o/s upper ball joint dust cover

slight deterioration to rear brake back plates

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,128 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion to front discs (inside face)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 16,480 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,961 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,827 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 1,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 97,055 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 97,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

\wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Nov 2008 92,391 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 86,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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D735 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Green 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 D735 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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D735 FYK is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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