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E539 WFJ

1987 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE539 WFJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,992 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,470 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,935 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 58,791 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 58,788 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,237 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,594 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,253 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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E539 WFJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E539 WFJ, 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 E539 WFJ registered?

E539 WFJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E539 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E539 WFJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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