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E565 YTT

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,861 mi
Last recorded30,861 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 YTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 30,861 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Lower floor area steering component mounting area repair is covered over with filler substance

nearside front suspension mcomponent mounting area repair has been covered over with filler susbstance

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front suspension mounting prescribed area repair has been covered over with filler susbtance

Fail 1 May 2007 30,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,777 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in osf strut

Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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E565 YTT is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E565 YTT, 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 E565 YTT registered?

E565 YTT is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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