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D818 JHV

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,893 mi
Last recorded17,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 JHV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 17,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 17,558 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,357 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad is chattering inside carrier

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 15,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to emissions results paper work (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not uniform in tone when operated (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door exterior handle is insecure (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad is chattering inside carrier

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 14,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 12,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,783 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,124 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 11,124 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak from power steering system

Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,044 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 4,044 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 2,264 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 2,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 1,600 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 1,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 98,892 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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D818 JHV is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D818 JHV, 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 D818 JHV registered?

D818 JHV is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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