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F471 TPR

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF471 TPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front suspension tie rod bushes perished

some suspension bushes weak

vehicle structure thin in places

Fail 15 Sep 2008 96,820 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

front suspension tie rod bushes perished

some suspension bushes weak

vehicle structure thin in places

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,156 miles

both rer leaf spring bushes weak

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension tie rod bushes perished

hand brake near end of travel

nearside front flexi brake pipe perished

nearside front indicator lense broken

offside rear lamp repaired with red tape

Fail 19 Sep 2007 96,153 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension tie rod bushes perished

hand brake near end of travel

nearside front flexi brake pipe perished

nearside front indicator lense broken

offside rear lamp repaired with red tape

rear leaf spring bushes weak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 95,523 miles

front number plate slightly deterioated

nearside front flexi brake pipe perished

Fail 13 Sep 2006 95,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate slightly deterioated

nearside front flexi brake pipe perished

Fail 12 Jul 2006 95,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F471 TPR is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F471 TPR, 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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F471 TPR is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 25 August 1988.

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