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F419 TFX

1988 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,540 mi
Last recorded67,540 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Lotus Excel56,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF419 TFX
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 63,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,806 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 61,328 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 61,327 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2012 60,714 miles

steering coloumn bottom universal joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 57,622 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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F419 TFX is a 1988 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F419 TFX, 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 F419 TFX registered?

F419 TFX is a 1988 Lotus Excel, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is F419 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F419 TFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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