1983 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · A797 MRW
1983 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 1983. Recorded mileage 72,237 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A797 MRW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2023
- 72,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A797 MRW 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 1983 Lotus Excel (A797 MRW) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
A797 MRW Mileage History
- 01/07/202258,558 mi
- 25/07/202372,237 mi+13,679 mi
Average of roughly 12,844 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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