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F229 NMY

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,008 mi
Last recorded47,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 NMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 47,008 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

n/s front tyre tread perished

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 44,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

ALL RUBBER BUSHES SHOWIN G SIGNS OF DETERIORATION

Pass 28 Jun 2006 408,150 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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F229 NMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F229 NMY, 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 F229 NMY registered?

F229 NMY is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F229 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F229 NMY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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