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E503 ELW

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,332 mi
Last recorded63,332 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 ELW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 May 2011 63,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 63,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 57,633 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 54,215 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,865 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 53,865 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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E503 ELW is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E503 ELW, 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 E503 ELW registered?

E503 ELW is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E503 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E503 ELW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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