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G440 VFP

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

28 mi
Last recorded28 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG440 VFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008 28 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,477 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 94,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,940 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 90,936 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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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G440 VFP is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G440 VFP, 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 G440 VFP registered?

G440 VFP is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G440 VFP safe to buy?

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