1985 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · B696 OBC
1985 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 7,365 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B696 OBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 7,365 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.
B696 OBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Lotus Excel (B696 OBC) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
B696 OBC Mileage History
- 04/10/20214,722 mi
- 04/10/20225,123 mi+401 mi
- 20/09/20235,576 mi+453 mi
- 25/09/20246,172 mi+596 mi
- 15/10/20257,365 mi+1,193 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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