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E626 FCD

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,127 mi
Last recorded72,127 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE626 FCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 72,127 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion panel both sides (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 72,102 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 71,172 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,786 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 69,980 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,980 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,627 miles

n/s/r tyre split but not cords

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,706 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,112 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 66,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 66,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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E626 FCD is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 E626 FCD, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E626 FCD registered?

E626 FCD is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E626 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E626 FCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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