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J715 GGD

1991 Lotus Excel

Green Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Lotus Excel58,307 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ715 GGD
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,570 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,742 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 83,742 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J715 GGD is a 1991 Lotus Excel in Green with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J715 GGD, 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 J715 GGD registered?

J715 GGD is a 1991 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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