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F498 FNC

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 FNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 83,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 83,860 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 83,854 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler kneck corroded. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired o/s drivers floor corroded and holed( chalked by accelerater pedal) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f inner wing brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s/f o/s/f coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall.

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s rear bed corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 81,528 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer body (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,432 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,426 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drop door. (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drop door. (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,708 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 79,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at tie bar mounts (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panal (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panal (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tailgate (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front engine mounting crossmember corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front engine mounting crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 76,360 miles

Offside Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,389 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,780 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,454 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,414 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,756 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,788 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 61,788 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 60,206 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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F498 FNC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F498 FNC, 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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F498 FNC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 October 1988.

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