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E464 UEJ

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,018 mi
Last recorded39,018 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE464 UEJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 39,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 38,655 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 38,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,174 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from pas rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2016 36,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed screw (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from pas rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 33,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 12 May 2014 32,823 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 32,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,986 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 31,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,146 miles

n/s/f fibre glass mounting area split & washer repair

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,772 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 30,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,651 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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E464 UEJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E464 UEJ, 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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E464 UEJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 September 1987.

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