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D74 VBV

1986 Vauxhall Rascal

Black Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,185 mi
Last recorded26,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Rascal67,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD74 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 24,622 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 24,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,184 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2007 19,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 66,858 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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D74 VBV is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal in Black 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 D74 VBV, 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 D74 VBV registered?

D74 VBV is a 1986 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 December 1986.

Is D74 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D74 VBV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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