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D454 FVG

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD454 FVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,064 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 69,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,316 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,515 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,357 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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D454 FVG is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 D454 FVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D454 FVG?

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What year was D454 FVG registered?

D454 FVG is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D454 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D454 FVG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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