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G501 CEL

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,486 mi
Last recorded37,486 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 CEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,486 miles

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

Off side rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at present.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,572 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,226 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,905 miles

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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G501 CEL is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G501 CEL, 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 G501 CEL registered?

G501 CEL is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G501 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G501 CEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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