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F502 HDV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,785 mi
Last recorded92,785 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 HDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 92,785 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2008 92,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 88,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2007 88,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2006 80,857 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 80,813 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F502 HDV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F502 HDV, 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 F502 HDV registered?

F502 HDV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 19 October 1988.

Is F502 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F502 HDV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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