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E84 WHR

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,041 mi
Last recorded11,041 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE84 WHR
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 11,041 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 10,761 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 10,276 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 8,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 8,809 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 8,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,794 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 8,794 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 8,780 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 8,436 miles

play in nsf bearing

Pass 9 May 2011 7,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 6,237 miles

n/s/front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

o/s/front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2009 5,878 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 5,877 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2005 3,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 3,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

( slight play in steering rack )

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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E84 WHR is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E84 WHR, 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 E84 WHR registered?

E84 WHR is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E84 WHR safe to buy?

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