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Lotus Excel MOT Results

80.7% pass rate
from 140 tests in 2021
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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.

  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.71% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.71% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Horn
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Pedal
    • 0.71% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.71% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.71% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Power steering (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pipes and hoses (17 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Other components
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.71% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.71% fail on Transmission
      • 0.71% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.71% fail on Joints
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.71% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.71% fail on Hinge
  • 0.71% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.71% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.71% fail on Tyres
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
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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