MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
extensive suface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some suface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
some suface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive suspect sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
outer wall of n/s front tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
outer wall of n/s front tyre cracked
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
head lamp pattern poor
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
head lamp pattern poor
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F588 FWL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 F588 FWL, 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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F588 FWL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 August 1988.
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