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D652 VPJ

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD652 VPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,364 miles

Light binding at n/s rear wheel.

N/s front floor/valance rusted.

N/s rear wheel bearing has signs of noise.

O/s front outer box section rusted.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,232 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general underbody corrosion, front box sections are corroded and holed!

rear back plates are corroded!

Fail 4 Feb 2009 84,232 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

general underbody corrosion, front box sections are corroded and holed!

rear back plates are corroded!

Pass 29 Feb 2008 81,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 81,221 miles

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

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

N/S rear body stabalizer braket badly curoded!

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,258 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 78,230 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/s front out rigger rusted and holed.

O/s rear tyre has "low" area on inner tread.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 75,360 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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D652 VPJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D652 VPJ, 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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D652 VPJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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