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E148 FVJ

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,115 mi
Last recorded1,115 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE148 FVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 1,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 172 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2009 172 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on o/s and n/s ceossmember

Pass 22 Mar 2007 97,971 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 97,971 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,418 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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E148 FVJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E148 FVJ, 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 E148 FVJ registered?

E148 FVJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E148 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E148 FVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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