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Lotus Excel MOT Results
71.5% pass rate
from 137 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Excel is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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4.4% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.9% fail on Rear lamps
- 2.2% fail on Front lamps
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3.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 3.6% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.73% fail on Tell tale
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.2% fail on Individual lamps
- 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.9% fail on Horn
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp
- 0.73% fail on Battery
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4.4% fail on
Position lamps
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8.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.6% fail on Emissions
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
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1.5% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.73% fail on Tank
- 0.73% fail on Pipe
- 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
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8.0% fail on
Steering
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6.6% fail on
Steering system
- 4.4% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end
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0.73% fail on
Other components
- 0.73% fail on Steering pivot point
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1.5% fail on
Power steering
- 0.73% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.73% fail on Pump
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0.73% fail on
Steering control
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0.73% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.73% fail on Universal joint
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0.73% fail on
Steering coupling
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6.6% fail on
Steering system
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7.3% fail on
Brakes
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.9% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels
- 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.73% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.2% fail on
Components
- 1.5% fail on Pipes
- 0.73% fail on Hoses
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2.2% fail on
Components
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0.73% fail on
Hub components
- 0.73% fail on Brake pads
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Suspension
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.73% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.73% fail on Front
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
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5.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
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3.6% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.73% fail on Tread depth
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1.5% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.73% fail on Speedometer
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0.73% fail on
Doors
- 0.73% fail on Passengers other
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0.73% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.73% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.73% fail on Condition
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0.73% fail on
Seat belts
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0.73% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.73% fail on Registration plate
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Lotus Excel 1982
Great handling and ride, excellent performance/economy, much improved quality over earlier cars thanks to some Toyota parts sharing