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F901 SMC

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF901 SMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 85,480 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 82,426 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 82,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres to big/ wide

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,952 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

incorrect tyres on the vehicle, especially on front.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 78,007 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres to incorrect size for the vehicle

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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F901 SMC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F901 SMC, 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 F901 SMC registered?

F901 SMC is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F901 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F901 SMC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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