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E176 BKL

1987 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 BKL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,935 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 52,460 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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E176 BKL is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E176 BKL, 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 E176 BKL registered?

E176 BKL is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E176 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E176 BKL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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