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B19 DTS

1990 Lotus Excel

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Lotus Excel69,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DTS
MakeLotus
ModelExcel
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Very slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 84,357 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective snears screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,131 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front suspension anti roll bar inner mount bushes slightly worn.

Nearside rear suspension shock absorber lower casing corroded and seeping oil.

Slight oil leak nearside front.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,902 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front suspension anti roll bar offside inner mount bush slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,320 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in front suspension anti roll bar offside outer mount bush.

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,129 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2017 78,281 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 78,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner shoulder 215/50 ZR 15 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Nearside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50 ZR 15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,227 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly nearside inner slightly lower than offside

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of car (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,664 miles

Both headlamp feflectors rusty at bottom but not seriously affecting beam

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,764 miles

Both headlamp reflectors going dull

Nearside rear inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,481 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and offside rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,161 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

fuel cap seal perished

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 70,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both headlamps in poor condition

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,169 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,104 miles

fuel cap seal perished

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 65,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 64,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B19 DTS is a 1990 Lotus Excel in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1990 Lotus Excel models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,975 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 DTS, 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 36 years old, this Lotus Excel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 DTS is a 1990 Lotus Excel, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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