MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,927 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G163 PTU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1990 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,680 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 G163 PTU, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of G163 PTU?
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What year was G163 PTU registered?
G163 PTU is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 29 January 1990.
Is G163 PTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for G163 PTU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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