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F398 GVO

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,793 mi
Last recorded9,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 GVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 9,793 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 9,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 7,366 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 397 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 375 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

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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F398 GVO is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F398 GVO, 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 F398 GVO registered?

F398 GVO is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F398 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F398 GVO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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