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E861 MFL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 MFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 48,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

play in steering idler

Fail 16 Oct 2025 48,119 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

play in steering idler

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,177 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust slight gas leak

play in steering idler

Fail 14 Oct 2024 47,167 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust slight gas leak

play in steering idler

Pass 17 Oct 2023 46,224 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in steering idler arm

Fail 7 Oct 2023 46,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in steering idler arm

Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,099 miles

Corrosion several places underside

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 45,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Underside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Underside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged All valves (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion several places underside

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,473 miles

Corrosion several places underside

Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened U bolt slightly distorted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 43,471 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion several places underside

Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened U bolt slightly distorted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,272 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 42,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 38,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,954 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,967 miles

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

both front lower doors corrosions

both front tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,112 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 18,099 miles

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

accelerator pedal rubber

clutch release bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,099 miles

accelerator pedal rubber

clutch release bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,816 miles

noisey clutch release bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 12,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

noisey clutch release bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 7,895 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 7,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 2,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 97,345 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 92,207 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 92,207 miles

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

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

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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E861 MFL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 E861 MFL, 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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E861 MFL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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