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E340 SGL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,994 mi
Last recorded80,994 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE340 SGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,994 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 80,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,943 miles

O/S DOOR CORRODED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,942 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S DOOR CORRODED BUT NO SHARP EDGES

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 80,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,629 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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E340 SGL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E340 SGL, 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 E340 SGL registered?

E340 SGL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 June 1988.

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