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E560 BRR

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,063 mi
Last recorded55,063 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE560 BRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

steering idler slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2020 50,051 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor area 2x corroded sections (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front brake discs corroded

Front slight play in steering joints

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s leaf springs corroded

coolant pipe at engine corroded

light misting of oil at front propshaft seal

slight noise from rear diff

sump corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front steering pivot point bush slight play /movement

offside floor rusty door steps/ sill area rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2018 54,759 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer open up (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside floor corroded and both front sill/steps corroded

play at steering pivot point

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,107 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox output shaft seal ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,622 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 53,619 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,617 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,336 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

differential noisy

exhaust system rusty

headlights on high limits

slight distortion rear brakes

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,199 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,386 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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E560 BRR is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E560 BRR, 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 E560 BRR registered?

E560 BRR is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E560 BRR safe to buy?

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