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E656 MAV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,802 mi
Last recorded132,802 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE656 MAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2006 132,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 12,176 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 12,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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E656 MAV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E656 MAV, 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 E656 MAV registered?

E656 MAV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E656 MAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E656 MAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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