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G603 UEU

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,796 mi
Last recorded93,796 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 UEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,796 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,713 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,713 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,184 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

It appears that headlamps work independantly of position lamps

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 89,163 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

It appears that headlamps work independantly of position lamps

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 86,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,045 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,263 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 78,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,512 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 73,512 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 73,508 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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G603 UEU is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G603 UEU, 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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G603 UEU is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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