MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Upper Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Oil leak
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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