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G256 JTG

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,872 mi
Last recorded21,872 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 JTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 21,872 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2007 161,483 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,562 miles

o/s/f ( door step) has slight corrosion starting

unable to chech welding covered will under seal

Fail 3 Nov 2006 10,432 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 4,747 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G256 JTG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G256 JTG, 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 G256 JTG registered?

G256 JTG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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