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F710 VBV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

17,858 mi
Last recorded17,858 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF710 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil pressure warning light came on during test - checked oil level OK. †Also accelerator pedal sticking.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 17,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside sliding door bottom badly corroded

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,899 miles

CORROSION TO THE OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH

HORN FAULTY (WORKING BUT ONLY JUST )

IN MY OPION THIS VEHICLE IS IN POOR OVERALL CONDITION BUT AT THE TIME OF THE MOT TEST JUST MET THE MINIMUM STANARDS NEEDED.

REPAIRS TO THE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WINGS POOR

VEHICLE PRESENTER ADVISED ABOUT CONDITION IN PERSON

Fail 19 Aug 2005 15,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

offside front head light patten poor

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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F710 VBV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F710 VBV, 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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F710 VBV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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