MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general corrosion front & rear suspension components
slight engine/rear axle oil leaks
Oil Leaks
Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding
Rear Brake Balance Poor
Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components
Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe
Coolant leak
brake pedal seems spongy.
oil leaks.
power steering pipes corroded.
slight corrodsion on front & rear suspension components.
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
brake pedal seems spongy.
coolant leak.
fuewl cap seal perishing.
n/s headlamp aim pattern poor just accepable.
oil leaks.
power steering pipes corroded.
slight corrodsion on front & rear suspension components.
windscreen washer valve
Corrosion Around Rear Steel Brake Pipes Only Just Acceptable-Recomend Attention
Refer To Advice Sheet No.994309886152 Dated 08/07/2006
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
engine and gearbox oil leaks.
front and rear suspension components corroding recomend attension.
n/s/rear steel brake pipe corroding.
rear diff bearings noisey.
rear diff leaking oil.
slight corrodsion on chasiss and front and rear subframes.
ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIL 8706 is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 8706, 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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FIL 8706 is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is FIL 8706 safe to buy?
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