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D356 HYU

1987 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,936 mi
Last recorded98,936 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Rascal68,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD356 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded,not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 98,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded,not in a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,992 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 96,796 miles

suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2019 92,360 miles

suspension components+exhaust corroding,nearside rear shockabsorber corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,645 miles

suspension components+exhaust corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,846 miles

suspension components+exhaust corroding,engin getting smokey

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,906 miles

suspension components+exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 84,885 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 12 May 2011 84,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 84,393 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,365 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,948 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 81,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,846 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,921 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 70,907 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 70,058 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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D356 HYU is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D356 HYU, 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 D356 HYU registered?

D356 HYU is a 1987 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 28 July 1987.

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