MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,341 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to s/rack- may have other pipe leaking? (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also slight brake judder detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust mounting used cable ties - secure at time of test
rear silencers been cable tied??
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake binding slightly!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and pads low???
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
both rear shock absorbers weak!!
Power steering malfunctioning belt loose needs replacing?? (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
both rear shock absorbers weak!!
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear silencer rubber mountings need replacing
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FAZ 8500 is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 FAZ 8500, 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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What year was FAZ 8500 registered?
FAZ 8500 is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is FAZ 8500 safe to buy?
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