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F689 HWV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 HWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 155*12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front CORROSION TO STEP

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 155*12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 155*12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 91,591 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 91,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,061 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 91,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 88,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 87,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,078 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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F689 HWV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 F689 HWV, 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 F689 HWV registered?

F689 HWV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F689 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F689 HWV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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