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F959 SMD

1988 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,463 mi
Last recorded11,463 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Rascal60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 SMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,134 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 10,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 10,055 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,521 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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F959 SMD is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F959 SMD, 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 F959 SMD registered?

F959 SMD is a 1988 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F959 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F959 SMD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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