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F100 FKK

1988 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,821 mi
Last recorded56,821 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 FKK
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 56,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 55,631 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,342 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 207 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working clean contacts (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,601 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,002 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,176 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,771 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,896 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,874 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,467 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 45,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 44,485 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Excel?

Based on 5,018 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 218
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
brake binding 126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
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F100 FKK is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 56,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Excel fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F100 FKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Excel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F100 FKK registered?

F100 FKK is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 29 November 1988.

Is F100 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F100 FKK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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