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J706 BAL

1991 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

86,201 mi
Last recorded86,201 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ706 BAL
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 86,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 83,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,002 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 75,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,465 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 51,378 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,256 miles

Heat shield on o/s rear box coming lose on body pop rivets

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,351 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

O/S front driving lamp has chip in glass.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J706 BAL is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J706 BAL, 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 J706 BAL registered?

J706 BAL is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J706 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J706 BAL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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