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E949 HLY

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE949 HLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2010 80,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 80,341 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 77,223 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 72,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 69,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,434 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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E949 HLY is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E949 HLY, 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 E949 HLY registered?

E949 HLY is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 March 1988.

Is E949 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E949 HLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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