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E733 OPW

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

84,597 mi
Last recorded84,597 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE733 OPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 84,597 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 84,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,754 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 83,754 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,609 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 83,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 83,237 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018
Fail 27 Mar 2018

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 80,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,541 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,076 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,076 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,279 miles

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

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

drivers seat mechanisam worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 601,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 601,752 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012
Fail 22 May 2012

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011
Pass 5 May 2010 74,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 69,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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E733 OPW is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 68,833 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 E733 OPW, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E733 OPW registered?

E733 OPW is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1987.

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