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E915 BNJ

1987 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,470 mi
Last recorded33,470 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE915 BNJ
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,470 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 33,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 30,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 25,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 22,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,434 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 20,392 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,814 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 13,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 12,664 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 8,166 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 4,952 miles

vehicle presenter be aware front number plate has water ingress and will need replacing near future

Pass 26 Nov 2008 2,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 96,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 92,729 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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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.

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