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F273 BFK

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,818 mi
Last recorded37,818 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 BFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,818 miles

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

welded repairs to front look of a poor standard

Pass 24 Aug 2005 37,064 miles

Some of the work carried out to this vehicle in the past has not been done to a very high standard.

Fail 15 Jul 2005

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F273 BFK is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F273 BFK, 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 F273 BFK registered?

F273 BFK is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is F273 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F273 BFK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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