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G212 RKR

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,776 mi
Last recorded64,776 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG212 RKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 64,776 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,245 miles

advisory's as issued before with failure certificate number 952715357181

Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

offside front floor corroded and holed not within a prescribed area

slight leak on radiator

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2006 49,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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G212 RKR is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G212 RKR, 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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What year was G212 RKR registered?

G212 RKR is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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