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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end plate split (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front indicator. light intensity slightly reduced
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wipers not turning off on switch at time of test
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wipers not turning off on switch at time of test
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake Application Slighty Uneven.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres are wearing unevenly
engine has a oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both rear tyres are wearing unevenly
engine has a oil leak
engine has a very bad oil leak
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine has a very bad oil leak
rear tyres wearing unevenly
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
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E924 AWV is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 E924 AWV, 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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E924 AWV is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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