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E318 HCW

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE318 HCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 99,088 miles

Nearside Inner n/s/lower seal corrosion, but seriouly deep.

Pass 20 May 2015 95,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 90,631 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Welding repairs have been filled and painted prior to retest making it difficult to tell if a continuious seam weld was used

Fail 16 May 2013 90,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front chassis cross member heavily corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2012 87,618 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 87,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,615 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 87,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

frnt pads low nearside and offside

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,066 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,452 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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E318 HCW is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E318 HCW, 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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E318 HCW is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 26 May 1988.

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