MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
798,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corroison to front floor outside prescibed areas
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D278 NBU is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D278 NBU, 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 D278 NBU registered?
D278 NBU is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 May 1987.
Is D278 NBU safe to buy?
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