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C984 TPL

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,672 mi
Last recorded99,672 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC984 TPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,672 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 99,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 91,325 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,469 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very bad oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 77,874 miles

NSF tyre perished between tread.

OSR OUTER side lamp inoperative.

Slight corrosion on ns&os strut tower tops.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 77,234 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,360 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 76,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre perishing.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,452 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Jul 2005 74,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 74,228 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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C984 TPL is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C984 TPL, 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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C984 TPL is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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