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G510 HKW

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Yellow Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,083 mi
Last recorded19,083 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 HKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,083 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front x member

o/s front tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,384 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres deteriorated

slight binding n/s rear brake

Fail 6 Aug 2010 18,383 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres deteriorated

slight binding n/s rear brake

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,393 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front x member by steering rack mounting

rear fog lamp damaged

rear tow bar bolts fouling on rear spring shackles

wipers poor

Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 15,963 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to o/s front chassis x member

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,231 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 14,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 11,579 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 11,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s wiper spindle worn

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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G510 HKW is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Yellow with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G510 HKW, 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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G510 HKW is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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