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E459 DJM

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,909 mi
Last recorded47,909 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 DJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,909 miles

Front X member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gas bottle storage cupboard side corroded

headlight reflectors faded

oil filter heavily corroded

sump pan corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,907 miles

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

Front X member corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gas bottle storage cupboard side corroded

headlight reflectors faded

oil filter heavily corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,896 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,896 miles

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

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking badly in tread areas

gas bottle locker floor separating from sides

headlight reflectors faded

long brake pedal travel

oil filter heavily corroded

poor headlight beam images

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking badly in tread areas and on sidewalls

gas bottle storage floor/side rotten/holed

long brake pedal travel/feels spongy

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracked badly in tread areas

gas bottle storage cupboard bracket/floor corroded/rotton

headlight reflectors faded

long foot brake travel

long handbrake travel

oil filter badly corroded

wiper blades perrished/starting to smear

Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,815 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracked badly in tread areas

gas bottle storage cupboard bracket/floor corroded/rotton

headlight reflectors faded

long foot brake travel

long handbrake travel

oil filter badly corroded

wiper blades perrished/starting to smear

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking in tread areas

gas bottle storage locker corroded/holed

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

metal casing,housing gas bottle heavily corroded

o/s headlight reflector faded and lens damp

poor beam pattern to o/s headlight

wipers worn/starting to smear

Fail 12 Mar 2013 47,731 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate marked/delaminating

long brake pedal travel

long handbrake travel

metal casing,housing gas bottle heavily corroded

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s headlight reflector faded and lens damp

oil filter heavily corroded

poor beam pattern to o/s headlight

wipers worn/starting to smear

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate marked

long handbrake travel

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate marked

front seats of non standard design with no locking mrechanism to uprights

o/s headlight lens damp

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2011 47,495 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate marked

front seats of non standard design with no locking mrechanism to uprights

o/s headlight lens damp

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,425 miles

front and rear number plates marked/faded

imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates marked

heavy corrosion evident on doorsills and front door steps(not yet in prescribed areas)

n/s wiper starting to smear

o/s head light lens damp

poor beam pattern to o/s head light

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f door steps corroded and holed but not in prescribed area yet

rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f doorsills/steps and o/s/f and n/s/f undersills corroded but not in prescribed area

wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,329 miles

Minor wear to front steering idler bush

Slight wear to rear leaf spring bushes

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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E459 DJM is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E459 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 E459 DJM registered?

E459 DJM is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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