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GBIGZ2000

LOTUS EXCEL

1987 · SILVER · PETROL · 99,963 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 15 tests · 8 passed · 7 failed

PASS2 August 2021
99,963 mi
  • ADVISORYSlight bind nearside rear brake
  • ADVISORYMinor exhaust gas leak
PASS7 May 2020
99,960 mi
FAIL7 May 2020
99,960 mi
PASS6 June 2019
99,118 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside front upper ball joint has slight play
PASS6 February 2018
99,112 mi
FAIL5 February 2018
99,112 mi
PASS3 February 2017
98,644 mi
FAIL3 February 2017
98,644 mi
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PASS2 February 2016
98,313 mi
  • ADVISORYslight play o/s rack end
  • ADVISORYlong travel park brake
PASS2 February 2015
95,850 mi
FAIL31 January 2015
95,850 mi
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
  • FAILHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
  • FAILRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
PASS6 December 2013
94,929 mi
  • USER ENTEREDonly one seat fitted
  • USER ENTEREDno door handle door still opens inside and out
FAIL29 November 2013
94,928 mi
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
  • FAILOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDonly one seat fitted
  • USER ENTEREDno door handle door still opens inside and out
FAIL25 February 2013
94,925 mi
  • FAILCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  • FAILOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  • FAILCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
  • FAILOffside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
  • FAILOffside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  • FAILfront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  • FAILOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  • FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDdrivers seat fitted only
  • USER ENTEREDn/s/f door missing
  • USER ENTEREDflat patten on both head lamps
  • USER ENTEREDsome damage to n/s/f inner wing
  • USER ENTEREDn/s hand brake cable insercure
  • USER ENTEREDall brake discs rusty
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/f tyre worn on edges
  • USER ENTEREDrear subframe rusty shailing
  • USER ENTEREDtop suspension arms rusty
  • USER ENTEREDplay in o/s/f anti roll bar bushes
FAIL26 May 2009
94,917 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
  • FAILOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
  • FAILStop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
  • FAILRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  • FAILDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • FAILRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDNo rear seats fitted seat belt components teasted nearside belt damaged
  • USER ENTEREDNearside front seat door and wing mirror missing

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LOTUS
Model
EXCEL
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
2,174 cc
Year
1987
First registered
1987-03
MOT expiry
2022-08-01
Recorded mileage
99,963 mi

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