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D251 WGW

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,161 mi
Last recorded56,161 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 56,159 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.15 (f))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leakage. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not a positive pressure fit. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking In around area of filler neck. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area. Within 12" (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area. Within 12" (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion of exhaust rear section. Unable to fully check with current leakage.

Little or no oil on dipstick.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Combo light unit. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor arear and internal strut tower.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Splitting of leaf spring and shackle bushes.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 56,142 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fuel hose leaking Above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Rear diff noisey

Pass 30 Jan 2021 56,126 miles

Front brakedisc s heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Osr parking brake effort low

Staining around fuel tank no leak visible

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,712 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

car in early stages off corision

Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,073 miles

General vehicle condition corroded oil filter corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,646 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,477 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,052 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 48,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 47,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,452 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside window cracked

rear suspension leaf springs corroding

slight corrosion nearside front top mounting area

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed

Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,452 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded

nearside window cracked

rear suspension leaf springs corroding

slight corrosion nearside front top mounting area

temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,236 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,799 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,381 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 45,331 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,863 miles

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

offside rear brake binding on slightly

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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D251 WGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D251 WGW, 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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D251 WGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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