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F517 DKG

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,392 mi
Last recorded48,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 DKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,392 miles

exhaust appears noisy and has a loose heat shield

n/s/f shocker has a slight misting of oil

o/s/r top shackle eye bushes perishing

various areas of corrosion appearing underside

various rusty panels[not structural at present]

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,135 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,128 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,172 miles

ADVISE ENGINE EMITS SMOKE WHEN COLD

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,646 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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F517 DKG is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F517 DKG, 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 F517 DKG registered?

F517 DKG is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 June 1989.

Is F517 DKG safe to buy?

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