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E283 LRP

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,939 mi
Last recorded13,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 LRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 13,939 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 111,478 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,192 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 10,192 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise both head light dip beam patterns

advise near side rear lens cracked on revease light lens

advise off side front tyre on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2006 3,088 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 3,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise handbrake travel

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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E283 LRP is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E283 LRP, 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 E283 LRP registered?

E283 LRP is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E283 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 LRP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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