MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,204 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Minor perishing/cracking across tread pattern in places
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake caliper braided hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Minor perishing/cracking across tread pattern in places
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake caliper braided hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Suspect wrong bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers are working but speed is very slow regardless of wiper speed position on switch
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal feels spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Catch (3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Wipers are working but speed is very slow regardless of wiper speed position on switch
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E22 XCL is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 E22 XCL, 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 E22 XCL registered?
E22 XCL is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E22 XCL safe to buy?
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