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E268 ETL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Multi-colour Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,454 mi
Last recorded88,454 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE268 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,454 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 88,451 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 87,379 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 87,379 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 85,636 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 85,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E268 ETL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Multi-colour with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E268 ETL, 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 E268 ETL registered?

E268 ETL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E268 ETL safe to buy?

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