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D998 LPP

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,480 mi
Last recorded46,480 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD998 LPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,480 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fanbelt cracked

front brakes sticking slightly

offside front cab rear outrigger holed

offside front inner step holed

Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fanbelt cracked

front brakes sticking slightly

offside front cab rear outrigger holed

offside front inner step holed

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,322 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,178 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,055 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 46,054 miles

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,006 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 46,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2007 45,572 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?

Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,586
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
5,181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,785
fog lamp not working 1,982
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,564
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,381
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D998 LPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 68,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Rascal fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D998 LPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Rascal typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D998 LPP registered?

D998 LPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 February 1987.

Is D998 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D998 LPP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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