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E936 TEX

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,449 mi
Last recorded70,449 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE936 TEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,449 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 70,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 67,988 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle over weightr at time of test

Fail 7 May 2025 67,987 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle over weightr at time of test

Pass 8 May 2024 63,357 miles

Exhaust front pipe corroded thin

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,271 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,733 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,214 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 43,214 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,117 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,117 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 38,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 37,408 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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E936 TEX is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E936 TEX, 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 E936 TEX registered?

E936 TEX is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E936 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E936 TEX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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