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E185 XLG

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 XLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,400 miles

both inner wheel arches nr seat b elt poits repairs visable

Fail 16 Aug 2011

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

both inner wheel arches nr seat b elt poits repairs visable

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,555 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 67,805 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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E185 XLG is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E185 XLG, 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 E185 XLG registered?

E185 XLG is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 September 1987.

Is E185 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E185 XLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E185 XLG have outstanding finance?

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