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F616 KMB

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF616 KMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,407 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Front general body corrosion.

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush debonding.

Nearside Rear sill started to corrode.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 87,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Incorrectly fitted possibly. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Front-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Front general body corrosion.

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush debonding.

Nearside Rear sill started to corrode.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 87,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,966 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,830 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 86,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fuel tank damp

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow bar not fitted

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,397 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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F616 KMB is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F616 KMB, 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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F616 KMB is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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