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E839 DRO

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,536 mi
Last recorded93,536 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE839 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step/inner wheel arch is excessively corroded just outside a prescribed area.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside step corroded

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 8 Jul 2025 93,536 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive other areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step/inner wheel arch is excessively corroded just outside a prescribed area.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive other areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside step corroded

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,486 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 92,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,662 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 91,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,272 miles

Nearside Step eroding

Offside Step eroding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,009 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,493 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 81,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,203 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 78,224 miles

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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E839 DRO is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E839 DRO, 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 E839 DRO registered?

E839 DRO is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E839 DRO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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