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H226 KPA

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,895 mi
Last recorded90,895 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH226 KPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2010 90,895 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 86,911 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 83,604 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner track rod end covrer split

Pass 6 Nov 2007 78,205 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 71,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s cargo door will not open--

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2006 71,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s cargo door will not open--o/s rear bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,148 miles

n/s side loading doordoes not open due to deliberate mod is clearly not used

rusty by steering rack on inner front panel o/s/front arch

Fail 31 Jan 2006 68,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s side loading does not open due to deliberate modification.is clearly not used.

rusty by steering rack on inner front panel o/s/front arch

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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H226 KPA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 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 H226 KPA, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H226 KPA registered?

H226 KPA is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 9 April 1991.

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