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K295 ULJ

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,538 mi
Last recorded8,538 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK295 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 8,538 miles

Lots of corrosion around front suspension points but not holed

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 23 Oct 2014 8,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Lots of corrosion around front suspension points but not holed

Nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front roof pillar corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 105,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front roof pillar corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,490 miles

lots of rust around front strut tops but has been welded up from inside vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2011 1,915 miles

A lot of corrosion around front suspension but not holed

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,574 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

Corrosion around both front top strut mount areas but not considered excessive.

Long travel on parking brake

Rear nearside brake has slight judder

Fail 28 Oct 2010 98,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Long travel on parking brake

Both front wipers in poor condition

Corrosion around both front top strut mount areas but not considered excessive.

Rear nearside brake has slight judder

Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,094 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

both front wheelarches starting to rust

corrosion starting on front to rear brake pipe

wear in both front strut pistons

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,577 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 94,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,962 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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K295 ULJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K295 ULJ, 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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K295 ULJ is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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