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F573 FDH

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF573 FDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 91,687 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 91,461 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 91,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 90,885 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 90,879 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,219 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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F573 FDH is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue 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 F573 FDH, 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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What year was F573 FDH registered?

F573 FDH is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F573 FDH safe to buy?

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