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F733 MTT

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,532 mi
Last recorded35,532 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 MTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all road wheels are incorrect for the vehicle and are running past the level of the wheel arch and should have wheel arch extensions

rear load area full unable to carry out full checks

Fail 11 Nov 2005 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all road wheels are incorrect for the vechicle and are running out past the wheel archs

rear load area full unable to carry out full checks

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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F733 MTT is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F733 MTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F733 MTT registered?

F733 MTT is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F733 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F733 MTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F733 MTT have outstanding finance?

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