1987 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · D818 JHV
1987 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1987. Recorded mileage 17,893 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2174cc
D818 JHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2024
- 17,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D818 JHV Mileage History
- 25/01/202215,357 mi
- 27/01/202215,357 mi
- 10/02/202317,558 mi+2,201 mi
- 03/06/202417,893 mi+335 mi
Average of roughly 1,077 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D818 JHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Lotus Excel (D818 JHV) between January 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Refer to emissions results paper work (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not uniform in tone when operated (7.7 (c))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door exterior handle is insecure (6.2.3 (a))”.
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