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E438 DJM

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE438 DJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 83,492 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2014 83,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,056 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 83,053 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside front and reas tyres cracked on tyre walls

Pass 20 May 2011 82,614 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall and o/s/r has cracks in sidewall

Fail 19 May 2011 82,609 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall and o/s/r has cracks in sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,072 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 78,833 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 78,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 78,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,722 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

repairs carried out to n/s and o/s front wheel arches

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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E438 DJM is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E438 DJM, 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 E438 DJM registered?

E438 DJM is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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