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FAZ 8500

1988 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,341 mi
Last recorded65,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 8500
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 65,341 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 65,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,341 miles

rear silencers been cable tied??

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake binding slightly!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and pads low???

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear shock absorbers weak!!

Fail 24 Jun 2016 62,397 miles

Power steering malfunctioning belt loose needs replacing?? (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear shock absorbers weak!!

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,727 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,708 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,486 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,797 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 41,638 miles

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.

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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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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FAZ 8500 is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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