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E252 FGX

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE252 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 82,901 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 82,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Clutch stiff

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Feb 2008 70,697 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,697 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,181 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 67,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

RUST NEARSIDE FRONT NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED OIL LEAK REAR OFF GEARBOX

Pass 25 Feb 2006 62,577 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 62,577 miles

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Feb 2006 62,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

IS SERVICE DUE CAM BELT? NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED REAR TYRES 2.5MM

MODEL TYPE NOT IN V5

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

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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E252 FGX is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E252 FGX, 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 E252 FGX registered?

E252 FGX is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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