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D278 WGW

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,348 miles

o/s rear tyre stating to perrish

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,797 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,938 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,937 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

coolent leak from radiator.

corrosion both front corners of vehicle, not in prescribed area not failable at time of test.

corrosion on both front upper suspension mounting not failable at time of test.

front number plate backing begining to deteriate

offside mirror is cracked, still functional at time of test.

rear axle diff is noisey.

rear number plate backing begining to deteriate.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,783 miles

Oil leak

o/side mirror slightly cracked.

rear no. plate slightly faded.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 76,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak.

offside mirror cracked.

rear number plate backing starting to peel, not failable at time of test.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,330 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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D278 WGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D278 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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D278 WGW is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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