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K765 ABV

1996 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

5,704 mi
Last recorded5,704 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK765 ABV
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 5,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 5,552 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 5,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 5,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 5,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 5,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 4,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 4,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 4,302 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 4,007 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 3,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 2,934 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 1,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 146 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,267 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 93,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,522 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,567 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 78,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 70,869 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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K765 ABV is a 1996 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K765 ABV, 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 30 years old, this Lotus Excel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K765 ABV registered?

K765 ABV is a 1996 Lotus Excel, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is K765 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K765 ABV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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