1987 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · E87 WHR
1987 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08/09/1987. Recorded mileage 24,952 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,952 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
E87 WHR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 24,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E87 WHR Mileage History
- 21/05/202424,885 mi
- 14/05/202524,952 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 68 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E87 WHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Lotus Excel (E87 WHR) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.