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E43 EPU

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 EPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f outer panel corroded through just out of 30 cm of lower suspension mount.other areas in front floor corroded through outside of prescribed area.

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,892 miles

BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTER SILL PANELS,ALSO O/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODED THROUGH OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

O/S/F TOP OF INNER WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED AROUND TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTION

Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

BOTH O/S/F AND N/S/F OUTER SILL PANELS,ALSO O/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODED THROUGH OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

O/S/F TOP OF INNER WHEEL ARCH BADLY CORRODED AROUND TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

O/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTION

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,838 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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E43 EPU is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E43 EPU, 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 E43 EPU registered?

E43 EPU is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 3 February 1988.

Is E43 EPU safe to buy?

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