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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.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Front lamps
    • 3.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 3.6% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.73% fail on Tell tale
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual lamps
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Horn
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.73% fail on Battery
  • 8.8% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 3.6% fail on Emissions
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.73% fail on Tank
      • 0.73% fail on Pipe
    • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 8.0% fail on Steering
    • 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
      • 0.73% fail on Other components
        • 0.73% fail on Steering pivot point
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering
      • 0.73% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.73% fail on Pump
    • 0.73% fail on Steering control
      • 0.73% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.73% fail on Universal joint
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 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
    • 2.2% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.2% fail on Components
        • 1.5% fail on Pipes
        • 0.73% fail on Hoses
    • 0.73% fail on Hub components
      • 0.73% fail on Brake pads
  • 5.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.73% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.73% fail on Front
  • 5.8% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.73% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.5% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 0.73% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.73% fail on Doors
      • 0.73% fail on Passengers other
  • 0.73% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.73% fail on Condition
  • 0.73% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lotus Excel 1982
    Great handling and ride, excellent performance/economy, much improved quality over earlier cars thanks to some Toyota parts sharing