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E233 YJK

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,822 mi
Last recorded57,822 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE233 YJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 57,822 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,749 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

areas of underbody corrosion

both rear tyres outer sidewalls and treads splitting

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside front inner wing/wheel arch swollen and corroded in places

offside front chassis/crossmember swollen and corroded around steering/suspension mounting point

offside rear wheel arch corroded through

patch repair to nearside front suspension turret

Fail 19 Jun 2006 57,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front foot steps corroded through

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear leafsprings corroded and bushes in a poor condition

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls splitting

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

osf outer sill corroded through

osf suspension turrett badly swollen and corroded

osr wheel arch/outer sill badly corroded

patch repair to nsf suspension turrett

small chips in winscreen

very slight play in both front shock absorber inserts when vehicle raised

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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E233 YJK is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E233 YJK, 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 E233 YJK registered?

E233 YJK is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 25 July 1988.

Is E233 YJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E233 YJK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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