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K896 KAP

1992 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Rascal58,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 KAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,845 miles

n/s rear vtyre wall cracked.

o/s & n/s front suspension top mounting plates corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear vtyre wall cracked.

o/s & n/s front suspension top mounting plates corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,218 miles

compnensator to rear hose brake pipe corroded

o/s & n/s front wheel arches & suspension top mountings corroded very badly.

o/s rear brake effeciency low, wheel cylinder maybe slightly seized

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,382 miles

o/s/front wheel arch badly corroded

sreering column coupling slightly cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,448 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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K896 KAP is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K896 KAP, 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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K896 KAP is a 1992 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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