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E514 PCL

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 PCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,562 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE WILL LOCK OUT. OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BINDING AND FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT OUT OF BALANCE.

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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E514 PCL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E514 PCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E514 PCL?

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What year was E514 PCL registered?

E514 PCL is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E514 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E514 PCL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E514 PCL have outstanding finance?

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