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D144 HYO

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

414 mi
Last recorded414 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 HYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 414 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 414 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 99,673 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 98,989 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,125 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 96,491 miles

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to offside & nearside front top suspension & offside & nearside front lower seat belt mounting prescribed areas

cuts to offside rear tyre

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both front wheel arches & nearside inner wing panel - front number plate deteriorating - windscreen chipped - slight play in steering link arm & idler bushes

horn weak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both front wheel arches & nearside inner wing panel - front number plate deteriorating - windscreen chipped - slight play in steering link arm & idler bushes

horn weak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 94,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen chipped - front number plate deteriorarting

Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,986 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

windscreen chipped - front number plate deteriorarting

Pass 21 Dec 2006 93,914 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

slight play in nearside front shock absorber seal

Pass 8 Jul 2005 91,447 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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D144 HYO is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 68,833 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 D144 HYO, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D144 HYO registered?

D144 HYO is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 16 July 1987.

Is D144 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 HYO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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