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E543 KHU

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,459 mi
Last recorded29,459 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE543 KHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to front floor areas

crack in o/s windscreen

o/s and n/s head light aims on max hight

oil leak/s

Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,768 miles

corrosion to front floor area

crack in o/s windscreen

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate is slightly damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 24,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate has slight damage

Fail 14 Oct 2013 19,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion n/s/f sill not in area

corrosion to both sides front floor

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2012 15,969 miles

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

N/S/F floor corroded outside area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 12 Sep 2012 15,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both wiper blades slightly split on ends

N/S/F floor corroded outside area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 20 May 2011 6,851 miles

Brake has long travel

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 5,349 miles

Corrosion in N/S front floor outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 5,329 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corrosion in N/S front floor outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 4,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 27 Mar 2009 4,426 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,207 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 968,899 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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E543 KHU 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 66.7%.

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 E543 KHU, 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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E543 KHU is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 22 September 1987.

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