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D229 WGX

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 WGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 77,067 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 77,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,898 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,898 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D229 WGX is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D229 WGX, 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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What year was D229 WGX registered?

D229 WGX is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D229 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D229 WGX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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