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E634 HLU

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,454 mi
Last recorded68,454 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE634 HLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,454 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,676 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres outer wall slightly cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,787 miles

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

both front tyres outer wall cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2011 66,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres outer wall cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,110 miles

both sides front wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2010 66,110 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall worn and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,122 miles

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

surface cracks in both front tyres outer wall

Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,122 miles

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

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

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

surface cracks in both front tyres outer wall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,937 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 63,011 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,867 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 67,867 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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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E634 HLU is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E634 HLU, 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 E634 HLU registered?

E634 HLU is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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