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F918 LVX

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,746 mi
Last recorded11,746 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 LVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 11,746 miles

General underbody corrossion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 11,539 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,519 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 11,519 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 11,493 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,691 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 3,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 87,021 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,435 miles

front box section corroded not excesive at the steering rack and tie bar mounting point.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 77,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 72,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 67,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 61,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,113 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,627 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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F918 LVX is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F918 LVX, 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 F918 LVX registered?

F918 LVX is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 3 October 1988.

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