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PYE 358Y

1983 Lotus Excel

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,079 mi
Last recorded26,079 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 Lotus Excel60,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYE 358Y
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,079 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,079 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2009 21,352 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 21,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,575 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 16,572 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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PYE 358Y is a 1983 Lotus Excel in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PYE 358Y, 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 PYE 358Y registered?

PYE 358Y is a 1983 Lotus Excel, first registered on 27 May 1983.

Is PYE 358Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYE 358Y shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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