MOT Check for LOTUS EXCELs

The LOTUS EXCEL makes up 3,755 of the overall 236,473 LOTUS MOT test results. Select your EXCEL model year below to find the specific problems.

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MOT check

Some examples of the most common issues are:

Service brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:37 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 times
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Occurs:31 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 times
Front brake application uneven Occurs:11 times
Brake pedal spongy Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:34 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 times
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:25 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:31 times
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Occurs:41 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Occurs:137 times
Offside Side repeater not working Occurs:19 times
Nearside Front front brake binding Occurs:11 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 times
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Occurs:16 times
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:34 times
Service brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:37 times
Nearside front brake binding Occurs:20 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Occurs:137 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:75 times
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:25 times
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:57 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 times
Front brake application uneven Occurs:11 times

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Popular LOTUS EXCEL model years

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Summary MOT history for all LOTUS EXCEL model years

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