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F603 FTV

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 FTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 52,617 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 52,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 51,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 51,164 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 50,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 49,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 48,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,241 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,065 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 48,064 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,218 miles

brake pipes corroded

front o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,145 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension top mounts excessive play

Fail 21 May 2012 46,145 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension top mounts excessive play

Pass 25 May 2011 44,799 miles

radiator core poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 44,782 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

radiator core poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,491 miles

coolant leak radiator

slight travel service brake pedal

Fail 24 May 2010 43,477 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

coolant leak radiator

slight travel service brake pedal

Pass 27 May 2009 40,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding in places

front brakes 24% out of balance

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering joint slightly split

underbody rusting in places

wipers slightly split

Fail 26 May 2009 40,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding in places

n/s/f tyre badly agecracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

steering joint slightly split

underbody rusting in places

wipers slightly split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,831 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,726 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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F603 FTV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F603 FTV, 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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F603 FTV is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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