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F741 EMA

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,075 mi
Last recorded1,075 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 EMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 1,075 miles

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 1,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch, within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop is heavily corroded

vehicle is very heavily corroded though out

Fail 26 Nov 2021 960 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop is heavily corroded

vehicle is very heavily corroded though out

Pass 9 Nov 2020 698 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to underbody

Pass 31 Oct 2019 394 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front upper inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 207 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2018 205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area x 2 (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,410 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front floor corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,196 miles

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

both headlights detiorated

front floor corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,115 miles

Oil leak

All tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,628 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,628 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,580 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside door step/wheel arch light corrosion.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre uneven tread inner edge.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,491 miles

Offside door step/wheel arch light corrosion.

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre uneven tread inner edge.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside rear tyre uneven tread inner edge.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,288 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 78,287 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,767 miles

Offside front tyre wearing edges

Rear shackle bushes slight play

STRONG ADVISE - Front pads getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,763 miles

small chip in front windscreen,slight wear to front brake discs,slight rear to rear axle,very slight play to front shockers.

Pass 12 May 2006 69,099 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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F741 EMA is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F741 EMA, 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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F741 EMA is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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