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E162 KYP

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,471 mi
Last recorded21,471 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 KYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre side walls are perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,386 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

has had welding and been covered

offside front wheel starting to corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Radiator in poor condition

corrision starting various places

idle speed slightly high

n/s/f indicator lens cracking

o/s & n/s/f tyres sidewalls perishing,o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor & lamp misting up

poor repairs to n/s/f top shock mount area & front floor within 30 cms of tie rod mounting area , just about MOT passable

Fail 23 May 2006 14,289 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion starting various places underside of cab area

idle speed slightly high

n/s/f indicator lens cracking

o/s & n/s/f tyres perishing on sidewalls

o/s headlamp misting up & poor aim pattern

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

radiator in poor condition

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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E162 KYP is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E162 KYP, 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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E162 KYP is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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