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G545 RLG

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,306 mi
Last recorded92,306 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG545 RLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 92,306 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,150 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,551 miles

Radiator deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 83,551 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,671 miles

slight sticking to rear brakes

window washers lazy

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,233 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

clutch release bearing noisy

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear brake imbalance-20%

rear wheel arches corroded

washers/wipers slightly poor

Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

washers/wipers slightly poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

clutch release bearing noisy

front tyres starting to wear edges

rear brake imbalance-20%

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 74,782 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 73,943 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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G545 RLG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,680 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 G545 RLG, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G545 RLG is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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