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F748 GYB

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 GYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 68,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,440 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2005 42,658 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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F748 GYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F748 GYB, 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 F748 GYB registered?

F748 GYB is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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