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F917 MSP

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,425 mi
Last recorded50,425 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF917 MSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 50,425 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 90,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 90,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

petrol tank repair

Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,321 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 89,306 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal stick to floor

Pass 28 Jul 2008 88,274 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,769 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 83,819 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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F917 MSP is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 68,833 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 F917 MSP, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F917 MSP registered?

F917 MSP is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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