1985 Lotus Excel 2.2L Petrol · XCE 11
1985 Lotus Excel (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 30,678 miles. MOT valid until 16/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS EXCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Personal Export
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2174cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
XCE 11 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 30,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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XCE 11 Mileage History
- 31/10/202330,210 mi
- 07/11/202330,213 mi+3 mi
- 12/11/202430,525 mi+312 mi
- 04/11/202530,675 mi+150 mi
- 10/11/202530,678 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
XCE 11 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 (XCE 11) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”.
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