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E520 JEH

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 JEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,655 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 98,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 98,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 98,653 miles

Bed corroded

Both Front anti roll bar bushes worn

Front Springs Corroded

Jacking points , drainage holes have slight corrosion but not seriously weakened chassis

Slight corrosion to underbody but not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,653 miles

Front Anti Roll bar bushes worn slight play

Fuel Tank Rusty

Underbody slight corrosion, undersealed in places

Fail 15 Oct 2020 98,653 miles

Front Anti Roll bar bushes worn slight play

Fuel Tank Rusty

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody slight corrosion, undersealed in places

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,653 miles

Both Front Anti roll bar bushes worn but not resulting in excessive play

Both rear leaf springs corroded, also have slight play in shackle pin bush but not excessive

Exhaust deteriorated minor leak gases

Fuel tank corroded repairs in places but not leaking

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 98,653 miles

Windscreen washer not working top up fluid (3.5 (a))

Both Front Anti roll bar bushes worn but not resulting in excessive play

Both rear leaf springs corroded, also have slight play in shackle pin bush but not excessive

Exhaust deteriorated minor leak gases

Fuel tank corroded repairs in places but not leaking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

fuel tank corroded

under body hard corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,653 miles

Front Anti Roll Bar Bushes Deteriorated but Not Resulting in Excessive Play

Fuel Tank Corroded But Not Leaking

Offside Rear Leaf Spring Has Slight Movement at the shankle Pin

Underbody has Slight Corrosion In Places, Rear Body has Corrosion but not perscribed Areas

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,653 miles

Fuel Tank Corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,653 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,653 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion rear load area

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,653 miles

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

General light Rust / corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 98,653 miles

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

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

General light Rust / corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,653 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 98,653 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 98,653 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,908 miles

both rear wheel bearings require attention soon

drivers doorstep area slightly corroded

nearside rear top shocker casing slightly corroded

oil leak

passenger door lower edge slightly corroded

steering column has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2010 97,891 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearing require attention soon

drivers doorstep area slightly corroded

passenger door lower edge slightly corroded

steering column has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2009 97,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,911 miles

rear body support beam corroded to excess aditional beam added as repair not seriously weakend area

slight play top steering colum bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,036 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 93,524 miles

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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E520 JEH is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E520 JEH, 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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E520 JEH is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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