MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,092 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Measurements Brake RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 20% †Slight binding of offside Front †Bonnet strut defective †Hole in nearside lower door sill / floor
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hole in nearside lower door sill / floor
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
bonnet struts defective
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIL 2939 is a 1983 Lotus Excel in White with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,476 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 FIL 2939, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FIL 2939 registered?
FIL 2939 is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is FIL 2939 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIL 2939 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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