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G488 LGO

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

39,297 mi
Last recorded39,297 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 LGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2006 39,297 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

light cracks apparent on front brake flexi hoses.

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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G488 LGO is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 G488 LGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G488 LGO registered?

G488 LGO is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G488 LGO safe to buy?

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