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LOTUS EXCEL

1987 · RED · PETROL · 91,886 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-04-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-11-07● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 23 tests · 21 passed · 2 failed

PASS3 November 2026
91,886 mi
FAIL3 November 2026
91,886 mi
  • ADVISORYItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYminor engine oil leak (leaking onto exhaust system)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASS5 November 2025
91,072 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front fog light inop
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYslight oil leak from rear diff
  • ADVISORYHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output over spray on both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
PASS14 October 2024
89,472 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS25 October 2023
87,779 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS18 October 2022
86,797 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS12 October 2021
85,772 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS29 October 2020
85,185 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASS18 April 2019
83,619 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has a lite mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS8 May 2018
82,025 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASS31 March 2017
80,967 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYCentral Front Oil leak Also Rear Diff hasmisting of oil
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
PASS22 April 2016
80,614 mi
PASS13 May 2015
79,983 mi
PASS25 April 2014
79,208 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS14 May 2013
78,339 mi
PASS9 May 2012
77,435 mi
FAIL8 May 2012
77,435 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • PRSExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
PASS4 May 2011
76,561 mi
PASS11 May 2010
75,797 mi
PASS7 May 2009
75,086 mi
PASS7 May 2008
73,623 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASS8 May 2007
72,662 mi
PASS23 May 2006
71,079 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
EXCEL
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1987
First registered
1987-05
Tax due
2027-04-01
MOT expiry
2027-11-07
Recorded mileage
91,886 mi

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