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E446 DJM

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE446 DJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 86,157 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Too small to see around body (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Nut only just on tread (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Wont release under tension (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No kickup (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear So insecure it wobbles around (3.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended Wont release under tension (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected main Loom hanging down (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working Lamp insecure and broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel filter pipe clips missing (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle has had many questionable repairs underneath

brake proportioning valve has been bypassed

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,523 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 85,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,241 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Fail 13 Jul 2017 80,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills also footwell area and a post (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill also footwell and outer arches (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,399 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in underseal

coil springs corroded

corrosion on door sill both sides

slight corrosion under wheel arches

underbody has corrosion and covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2015 80,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,781 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,738 miles

oil leak possibly from rocker cover

Fail 20 Jun 2012 77,738 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak possibly from rocker cover

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,020 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wing mirror has excessive corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wing mirror has excessive corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 69,511 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007
Fail 27 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E446 DJM is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E446 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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E446 DJM is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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