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D965 NNY

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 NNY
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 74,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,663 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings split by exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake application is slightly uneven

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,760 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to the wear indicators

Fail 13 Jun 2018 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous Starting to leak fluid at ferrule (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to the wear indicators

Pass 19 May 2017 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 May 2017 72,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2016 72,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 72,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 72,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,730 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 71,730 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 69,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,132 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,595 miles

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

n/s exhaust slightly higher emissions than o/s

Pass 19 Jun 2007 65,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,600 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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D965 NNY is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 D965 NNY, 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 D965 NNY registered?

D965 NNY is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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