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:

Rear parking brake recording little or no effort Occurs:25 times
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive Occurs:41 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:31 times
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:65 times
Offside Stop lamp not working Occurs:25 times
Rear brake binding Occurs:62 times
Offside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:75 times
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Occurs:24 times
Nearside front brake binding Occurs:20 times
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Occurs:15 times
Offside Front Direction indicator not working Occurs:16 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:31 times
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Occurs:108 times
Front brake application uneven Occurs:11 times
Nearside front brake binding Occurs:20 times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:28 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Occurs:13 times
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Occurs:13 times
Offside Rear fog lamp not working Occurs:73 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:16 times
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:31 times
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Occurs:24 times
Nearside Side repeater not working Occurs:15 times
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Occurs:16 times
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split Occurs:65 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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