MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,726 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
power steering weak pressure at low RPM
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
powersteering weak pressure at low R/P/M
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D969 BJB is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D969 BJB, 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 D969 BJB registered?
D969 BJB is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 5 May 1987.
Is D969 BJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for D969 BJB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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