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E897 JHG

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,234 mi
Last recorded74,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE897 JHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2007 74,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front outriggers rusty

front f;oor and inner wings very rusty

fuel tank rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,471 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 70,184 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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E897 JHG is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E897 JHG, 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 E897 JHG registered?

E897 JHG is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E897 JHG safe to buy?

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