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E743 FTL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE743 FTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades slight torn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades slight torn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,373 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,298 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,058 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 48,458 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,371 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 46,371 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E743 FTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 E743 FTL, 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 E743 FTL registered?

E743 FTL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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