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E257 DHO

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,747 mi
Last recorded94,747 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 DHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,577 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2021 90,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 87,631 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 4 May 2020 87,631 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 87,597 miles

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.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 87,392 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,382 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 86,898 miles

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.

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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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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