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F176 KWC

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 KWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 37,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box has a blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,393 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF and OSF suspension top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 37,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF and OSF suspension top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 36,826 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 36,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 35,870 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 35,858 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 32,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,168 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 31,163 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nsr spring bush condt

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 31,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,058 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 30,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,953 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,824 miles

Coolant leak

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,629 miles

o/s/r and spare tyres are starting to split on side walls

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,203 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,962 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,692 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,417 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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F176 KWC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F176 KWC, 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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F176 KWC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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