MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General underbody corrosion
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion at front steps--crossmember and under inner arches.
Drivers seat is loose.
Front brakes are out of ballance.
Oil loss at engine area and deposited tocheck valve.
Reduced performance at rear brake Service and park,
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
This vehicle shows areas of advanced corrosion at panels and under body.
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/R leaf spring rear bush
Areas around rear shackle mounts getting corroded slightly
Both rear end inner sill/w/arch areas getting abit corroded slightly
Front metal b/pipes at inner w/arch areas abit corroded slightly
GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS GETTING ABIT CORRODED
Rear B/Hose abit corroded at ferrules
Rear floor areas by top shock absorber mount areas abit corroded
Springs abit corroded
W/Arch edges getting abit corroded slightly (esp O/S)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E257 DHO is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 E257 DHO, 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 E257 DHO registered?
E257 DHO is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 3 August 1987.
Is E257 DHO safe to buy?
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