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K588 DMS

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK588 DMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Various other points of light corrosion throughout chassis, nothing seen excessive within any prescribed

Vehicle has engine from 1990 version fitted, so tested as pre-cat emissions

Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion throughout remainder of chassis, nothing seen as excessive within any prescribed area, although vehicle will undoubtedly require extensive welding repairs before too long

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,716 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shocker lower mounting adequate

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2005 69,617 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 69,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K588 DMS is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 61,963 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 K588 DMS, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K588 DMS registered?

K588 DMS is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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