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E274 DPJ

1987 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,318 mi
Last recorded21,318 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 DPJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 21,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 21,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 21,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 20,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 20,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 20,164 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,848 miles

Exhaust - N/S/R close to coil spring

Exhaust - Rubbers support (All) cracks slightly perished advise renewal

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - inside rim on rotation test (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Indicator lens slight crack (No white light)

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted O/S & N/S - inside rim on rotation test (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 19,600 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from n/s to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 18,023 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake efforts slightly unbalanced

Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,313 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,311 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 14,648 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,280 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 14,279 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,354 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,226 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 7,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 5,783 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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E274 DPJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E274 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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E274 DPJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 20 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E274 DPJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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