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E529 AYA

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,372 mi
Last recorded63,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE529 AYA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 62,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 60,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 57,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2008 57,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 56,900 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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E529 AYA is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E529 AYA, 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 E529 AYA registered?

E529 AYA is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E529 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E529 AYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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