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E731 CDV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

53,473 mi
Last recorded53,473 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 CDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 53,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,731 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 49,729 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,642 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2005 41,438 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 41,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2005 41,378 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E731 CDV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 E731 CDV, 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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E731 CDV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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