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E726 AKE

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,727 mi
Last recorded59,727 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 AKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,813 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,324 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,095 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 50,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 47,844 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 47,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

noted slight cracking to steering coupling.and start of corrosion to off side front chassis

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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E726 AKE is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E726 AKE, 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 E726 AKE registered?

E726 AKE is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is E726 AKE safe to buy?

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