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K289 VNV

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,286 mi
Last recorded91,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 VNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,286 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf spring been rapped & not fully visible making examinations hard

headlamp dim

wheel slightly protruding body arches

Fail 24 Jun 2025 89,073 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side off rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear leaf spring been rapped & not fully visible making examinations hard

headlamp dim

wheel slightly protruding body arches

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,187 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 83,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,671 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 67,173 miles

Corrosion on front wheel arches inside cab.Front brakes binding slightly.

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,917 miles

slight corrosion to both front foot wells

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,495 miles

nearside and offside front steps slighy corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,497 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,730 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,821 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,587 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules have some corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,993 miles

fuel cap cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,462 miles

all as per previous advise sheet

Fail 22 Aug 2006 48,462 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advisory items the same as previous sheet

Fail 19 Aug 2006 48,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside front wheel- arch corroded

other part of offside front wheel-arch corroded

slight cracking to steering colunm lower rubber coupling

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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K289 VNV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 K289 VNV, 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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K289 VNV is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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