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IGZ 2000

1987 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,963 mi
Last recorded99,963 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 2000
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,963 miles

Minor exhaust gas leak

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 7 May 2020 99,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 99,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 99,118 miles

Nearside front upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,112 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 99,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Too high (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle is also leaking (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,644 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 98,644 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,313 miles

long travel park brake

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 95,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,929 miles

no door handle door still opens inside and out

only one seat fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2013 94,928 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

no door handle door still opens inside and out

only one seat fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs rusty

drivers seat fitted only

flat patten on both head lamps

n/s hand brake cable insercure

n/s/f door missing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

play in o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

rear subframe rusty shailing

some damage to n/s/f inner wing

top suspension arms rusty

Fail 26 May 2009 94,917 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front seat door and wing mirror missing

No rear seats fitted seat belt components teasted nearside belt damaged

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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IGZ 2000 is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 IGZ 2000, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IGZ 2000 registered?

IGZ 2000 is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is IGZ 2000 safe to buy?

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