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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Some examples of the most common issues are:

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:57 times
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Occurs:41 times
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:11 times
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Occurs:65 times
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:34 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Occurs:137 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Occurs:137 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Occurs:16 times
Nearside Front front brake binding Occurs:11 times
Windscreen washer not working Occurs:20 times
Service brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:37 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Occurs:13 times
Offside front brake binding Occurs:20 times
Front brake application uneven Occurs:11 times
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:65 times
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:57 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Occurs:137 times
Horn not working Occurs:39 times
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Occurs:24 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:106 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:75 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:75 times
Nearside Stop lamp not working Occurs:32 times
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:34 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 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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