MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) at central pivot (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under driver seat by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor area corroded but not considered to be a prescribed area at this time
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight wear in central pinion (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under driver seat by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor area corroded but not considered to be a prescribed area at this time
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight wear in central pinion (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering arm bushing (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
general body surface corrosion
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres split/perished
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres split/perished
Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
slight body corrosion
slight play in drivers seat back
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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E723 HVW is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 E723 HVW, 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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E723 HVW is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 22 June 1988.
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