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E352 GDL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,581 mi
Last recorded66,581 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE352 GDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 66,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 63,850 miles

chassis corroded

front and rear brakes not visible

Fail 29 May 2025 63,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

front and rear brakes not visible

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,739 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,823 miles

both rear leafspring pin/bushes sligth worn

front number platr starting to delaminate

front wiper in poor condition

sligth play in steerin g airm

Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,823 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear leafspring pin/bushes sligth worn

front number platr starting to delaminate

front wiper in poor condition

sligth play in steerin g airm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,853 miles

nearside front headlight reflector separating but not considered excessive

offside rear tyre has split in side but not through to ply cords

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 99,445 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 50,401 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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E352 GDL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E352 GDL, 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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E352 GDL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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