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F655 YKC

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,412 mi
Last recorded65,412 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 YKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 65,412 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed engine running rough and wont Idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all front end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

heavy corrosion at front of vehicle and strength is weak

Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,032 miles

Nearside Front door step holed

Offside Front slight corrosion out rigger but not structural

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play and lift in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

hazard lights dip with brake lights on

Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,083 miles

Nearside Front door step showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door step showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm across tread area 155/12 (5.2.3 (e))

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Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced replace with new 501 bulb (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door step showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door step showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm across tread area 155/12 (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,099 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,098 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush deteiorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and floorpan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side front and off side front strut top mounting panel starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,491 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 57,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 54,538 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Oil leak from the engine

Pass 10 May 2017 51,999 miles

slight pulseing on offside rear light

Fail 10 May 2017 51,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight pulseing on offside rear light

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,754 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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F655 YKC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F655 YKC, 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 F655 YKC registered?

F655 YKC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F655 YKC shows 15 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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