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E64 ELN

1987 Lotus Excel

Black Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,992 mi
Last recorded72,992 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE64 ELN
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 72,992 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,799 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 72,616 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,915 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,106 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight leak from power steering

Pass 9 Mar 2013 69,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 69,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,106 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 69,106 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,106 miles

tail pipes mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,106 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 69,106 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight free play at steering wheel †panels at rear of floor pan corroded †some fraying to offside front seatbelt

Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,106 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter detriorating †co level at max 3.5%

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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E64 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Black with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E64 ELN, 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 E64 ELN registered?

E64 ELN is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E64 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E64 ELN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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