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F599 DVR

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,918 mi
Last recorded43,918 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF599 DVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,918 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 43,918 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 43,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 42,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,167 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 36,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,251 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 34,251 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,141 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 34,141 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,021 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 34,021 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,624 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2012 32,624 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2011 33,381 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,197 miles

corrosion started on underbody

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

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

corrosion started on brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,842 miles

corrosion started on underbody

Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,474 miles

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

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

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2008 32,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,629 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 31,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 29,718 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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F599 DVR is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F599 DVR, 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 F599 DVR registered?

F599 DVR is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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