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K216 EYL

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK216 EYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,251 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

steering idler near wear limit

wear in both rear forward leaf spring bushes

wear in both rear lower shackle bushes

Fail 3 Apr 2009 96,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid on minimum level

front brake pads worn low

main beam tell tale stuck on

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

steering idler near wear limit

wear in both rear forward leaf spring bushes

wear in both rear lower shackle bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,790 miles

o/s/r brake pipe to hose corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Mar 2008 82,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake pipe to hose corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 77,983 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn and sidewall perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,203 miles

metal brake pipes corroded at rear

nearside front tyre on limit

radiator corroded

slight wear steering idler

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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K216 EYL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 58,684 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 K216 EYL, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K216 EYL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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