MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F405 MBL is a 1988 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1988 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,451 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 F405 MBL, 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 38 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F405 MBL?
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What year was F405 MBL registered?
F405 MBL is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F405 MBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F405 MBL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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