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E255 VWN

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,326 mi
Last recorded25,326 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE255 VWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,679 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 24,679 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,473 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,473 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 23,912 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,202 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,672 miles

nearside sliding door rusting along bottom

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,039 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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E255 VWN is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E255 VWN, 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 E255 VWN registered?

E255 VWN is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 September 1987.

Is E255 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E255 VWN shows 12 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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