MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Minor exhaust gas leak
Slight bind nearside rear brake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside front upper ball joint has slight play
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
long travel park brake
slight play o/s rack end
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)
no door handle door still opens inside and out
only one seat fitted
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of IGZ 2000?
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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?
The MOT history for IGZ 2000 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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