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LBH 959Y

1983 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,950 mi
Last recorded82,950 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBH 959Y
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2005 82,950 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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LBH 959Y is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 60,476 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 LBH 959Y, 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 43 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBH 959Y registered?

LBH 959Y is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is LBH 959Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBH 959Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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