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FIL 2939

1983 Lotus Excel

White Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,092 mi
Last recorded1,092 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2005
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2939
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2005 1,092 miles

Measurements Brake RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 20% †Slight binding of offside Front †Bonnet strut defective †Hole in nearside lower door sill / floor

Fail 3 Oct 2005 1,092 miles

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.

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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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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