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G473 APL

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

37,029 mi
Last recorded37,029 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 APL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,029 miles

c/l 432154

Fail 12 Mar 2006 37,000 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 36,953 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Feb 2006 36,927 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G473 APL is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 G473 APL, 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 G473 APL registered?

G473 APL is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is G473 APL safe to buy?

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