MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIW 945 is a 1985 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 59,916 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 FIW 945, 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 41 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FIW 945?
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What year was FIW 945 registered?
FIW 945 is a 1985 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is FIW 945 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIW 945 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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