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F213 XDC

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,820 mi
Last recorded94,820 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF213 XDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 94,820 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to main exhaust holed/corroded and leaking excessive gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member adjacent to anti roll bar mount areas and across vehicle excessve corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides seized and binding excessively. Unable to rotate freely by hand (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion seized (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor and anti roll bar mount area. corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion and seized (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor and anti roll bar mount area excessively corroded and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover missing (4.7.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded and in very poor condition

No brake test done due to excessive binding brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2014 93,759 miles

Nearside front lower door step.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,758 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front lower door step.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,559 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 91,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,317 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 90,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Mar 2011 88,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,224 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 84,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 83,891 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 83,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion area of offside front outrigger

flaking rust nearside floor pan

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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F213 XDC is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F213 XDC, 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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F213 XDC is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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