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F298 JGN

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,824 mi
Last recorded4,824 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 JGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 4,824 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 4,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front inner wings/doorarches corroded

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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F298 JGN is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F298 JGN, 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 F298 JGN registered?

F298 JGN is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 June 1989.

Is F298 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F298 JGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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