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G986 VDL

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,978 mi
Last recorded21,978 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 VDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,993 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,320 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 13,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 6,416 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 6,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 98,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 98,999 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G986 VDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G986 VDL, 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 G986 VDL registered?

G986 VDL is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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