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E986 EOO

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Grey Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE986 EOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,866 miles

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

Underside covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,500 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front torsion bar bushes cracked and perished

general corrosion underneath eating away at components

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2023 85,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside showing sighs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner Step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2020 85,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,938 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,319 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 83,290 miles

Rear both rear spring shackle bushes have slight play

both front foot steps are corroded , corrosion is developing to the sill areas

both rear wheel arches are corroding (inner and outer )

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

ns and os door steps corroded at front rear os wheel arch corroded and needs attention

Fail 21 Jul 2016 82,887 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (2.4.B.2)

ns and os door steps corroded at front rear os wheel arch corroded and needs attention

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,018 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,387 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,785 miles

Slight brake bind offside front

Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,092 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,092 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,147 miles

slight play in both front shock struts

Pass 8 Dec 2008 64,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 51,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,328 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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E986 EOO is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Grey with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E986 EOO, 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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E986 EOO is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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