MOT Status
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33,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering wheel movement (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
vehicle presenter be aware front number plate has water ingress and will need replacing near future
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E915 BNJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 E915 BNJ, 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 E915 BNJ registered?
E915 BNJ is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 8 September 1987.
Is E915 BNJ safe to buy?
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