MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front and n/s/r brakes biding slightly
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres 2mm in places
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside park brake not performing as well as the offside
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside park brake not performing as well as the offside
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J283 FGD is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1991 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 58,307 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 J283 FGD, 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 35 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J283 FGD registered?
J283 FGD is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 9 August 1991.
Is J283 FGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J283 FGD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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