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IIJ 680

1982 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIJ 680
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,504 miles

Nearside washers not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside side repeater intermittent fault

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,483 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,483 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,383 miles

Nearside Front rubbing noise

Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,383 miles

Nearside Front rubbing noise

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,358 miles

coil spring corroded all slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,346 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,334 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,187 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 63,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 63,060 miles

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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IIJ 680 is a 1982 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 IIJ 680, 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 44 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIJ 680 registered?

IIJ 680 is a 1982 Lotus Excel, first registered on 14 December 1982.

Is IIJ 680 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIJ 680 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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