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E246 DPJ

1987 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE246 DPJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 24,580 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E246 DPJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E246 DPJ, 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 E246 DPJ registered?

E246 DPJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is E246 DPJ safe to buy?

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