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F125 LFJ

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,869 mi
Last recorded77,869 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 LFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,869 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,239 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,239 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,586 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 74,578 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,062 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,727 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 71,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,278 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,697 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 67,697 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,639 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,385 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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F125 LFJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 61,371 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 F125 LFJ, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F125 LFJ registered?

F125 LFJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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