MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,926 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
Advise fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advise fuel cap seal deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
both headlamp reflectors are deterioated
How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?
Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.
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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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What year was J625 SDA registered?
J625 SDA is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J625 SDA safe to buy?
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