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D231 FYH

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,315 mi
Last recorded74,315 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 FYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,315 miles

Engine emmiting slight ammount of blue smoke

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

Front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Offside front door mirror glass cracked.View to rear still satisfactory.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,315 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine emmiting slight ammount of blue smoke

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

Front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Offside front door mirror glass cracked.View to rear still satisfactory.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 68,953 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 68,953 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D231 FYH is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow 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 D231 FYH, 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 D231 FYH registered?

D231 FYH is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D231 FYH safe to buy?

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