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JAZ 7640

1987 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,966 mi
Last recorded90,966 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Lotus Excel58,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 7640
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,966 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,472 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

brake pipes corroded in numerous areas chalked

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front and offside front tyres are wearing thin and are bald on the edges

oil leak

rear exhaust has a small leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,018 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 82,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 82,222 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 80,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 80,250 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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JAZ 7640 is a 1987 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1987 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 58,510 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 JAZ 7640, 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 39 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAZ 7640 registered?

JAZ 7640 is a 1987 Lotus Excel, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is JAZ 7640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 7640 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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