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F879 KFG

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,030 mi
Last recorded12,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 KFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 11,925 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 13 May 2005 6,974 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 6,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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F879 KFG is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F879 KFG, 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 F879 KFG registered?

F879 KFG is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F879 KFG safe to buy?

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