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C581 UPG

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 UPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 94,250 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 94,075 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,803 miles

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch/Floor areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch/Floor areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade starting to tare. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,803 miles

Fuel hose leaking Leaking at tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded.

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch/Floor areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch/Floor areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade starting to tare. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,379 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck. ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor & wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor & wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 93,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel binding on. (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck. ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor & wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor & wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,128 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 93,117 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cab body, lower body work deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,801 miles

Corrosion all over vehicle

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 92,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Corrosion all over vehicle

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

prop shaft UJ excessivly worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,521 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 92,520 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,978 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,986 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 90,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,902 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 89,902 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 88,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 86,352 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 86,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 85,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 83,988 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 83,988 miles

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

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

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

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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C581 UPG is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 67,842 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 C581 UPG, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C581 UPG is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 4 July 1986.

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