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F62 OWL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF62 OWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 93,409 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 89,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 88,456 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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F62 OWL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F62 OWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F62 OWL registered?

F62 OWL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 August 1988.

Is F62 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F62 OWL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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