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UXI 8934

1984 Lotus Excel

Red Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,460 mi
Last recorded98,460 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Lotus Excel59,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXI 8934
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 96,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 96,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,078 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 96,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,336 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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UXI 8934 is a 1984 Lotus Excel in Red with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1984 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 UXI 8934, 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 42 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UXI 8934 registered?

UXI 8934 is a 1984 Lotus Excel, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is UXI 8934 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXI 8934 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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