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F770 RYE

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,878 mi
Last recorded24,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF770 RYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 24,870 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,310 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,162 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 96,954 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,954 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,654 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 87,654 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 73,139 miles

slight play in steering box idler

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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F770 RYE 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 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 F770 RYE, 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 F770 RYE registered?

F770 RYE is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F770 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F770 RYE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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