1987 EXCEL EXCEL2.2L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently unverified as the MOT record has lapsed for over eleven years. The most recent recorded test in June 2015 at 7,343 miles shows a deteriorating maintenance trend despite the ultra-low mileage. While the vehicle passed in 2013, the subsequent 2015 failure revealed multiple mechanical and lighting defects, suggesting that the car suffered from neglect or a lack of basic preparation during long periods of inactivity. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low, covering only 7,343 miles over 39 years, which averages to approximately 188 miles per year. There is a significant eight-year gap between the 2005 test and the 2013 test, during which the vehicle only covered 659 miles. This pattern indicates the car has spent vast periods in static storage. Such usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid breakdown, and internal corrosion within the braking system, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension components. The 2015 test flagged that both the service and parking brakes only marginally met efficiency requirements, with a specific note that the vehicle had stood for a long time. Additionally, the front anti-roll bar bushes showed play, indicating that rubber components have likely perished or degraded with age. Inspection should also check for seized brake calipers, perished tyres that may have lost their structural integrity through cracking, and deep structural rust on the chassis which often affects stationary vehicles of this era.