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F566 XPR

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,342 mi
Last recorded40,342 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 XPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,342 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front anti roll bar bushes perrished

front cross member rusty

off side rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front anti roll bar bushes perrished

front cross member rusty

off side rear wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,339 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front floor pan corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 40,339 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front floor pan corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,314 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 40,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 40,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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F566 XPR is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 61,371 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 F566 XPR, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F566 XPR is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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