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K294 PVL

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,247 mi
Last recorded69,247 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK294 PVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside step corroded

Offside step corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,112 miles

underbody corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside fronttyre side wall slight cracking

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s step

corrosion to o/s step

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to n/s step

corrosion to o/s step

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,192 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 68,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front panel box section heavily corroded

fuel lines and filler neck pipes corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,847 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front panel box section heavily corroded around both front tie bar mountings

fuel lines & filler neck pipes corroded

general corrosion along underside of vehicle

vehicle has a tendency to smoke when cold but once warmed up is ok

Fail 8 Dec 2008 67,847 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front panel box section heavily corroded around both front tie bar mountings

fuel lines & filler neck pipes corroded

general corrosion along underside of vehicle

vehicle has a tendency to smoke when cold but once warmed up is ok

Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,744 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre but not enough to reach ply or chords.

front panel box section heavily corroded around both front stabiliser bar mountings.

fuel lines & filler neck pipes corroded

general corrosion along underside of vehicle

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre starting to crack.

vehicle has a tendency to smoke slightly when cold but once warmed up is ok & within mot standards to pass.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre but not enough to reach ply or chords.

front panel box section heavily corroded around both front stabiliser bar mountings.

fuel lines & filler neck pipes corroded

general corrosion along underside of vehicle

inner sidewall of nearside front tyre starting to crack.

vehicle has a tendency to smoke slightly when cold but once warmed up is ok & within mot standards to pass.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,153 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 67,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 63,925 miles

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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K294 PVL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K294 PVL, 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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What year was K294 PVL registered?

K294 PVL is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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