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J625 SDA

1991 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,926 mi
Last recorded1,926 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ625 SDA
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 1,926 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 1,352 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 1,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack mountings loose (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oily

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked due to age no inner structure showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel but not excessive

Fail 22 Apr 2015 1,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oily

Exhaust rubbers perished exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked due to age no inner structure showing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel but not excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2014 899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 891 miles

Advise fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2013 891 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2011 844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 580 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 302 miles

both headlamp reflectors are deterioated

Pass 14 Nov 2008 9 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 98,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 96,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 93,820 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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J625 SDA 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 80%.

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 J625 SDA, 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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J625 SDA is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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