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F791 RAE

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,134 mi
Last recorded63,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF791 RAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,134 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 63,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 63,107 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

both front tyres badly cracked in tread area

offside rear tyre badly cracked in tread area

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,405 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 61,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2007 60,918 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 60,918 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

n/s/f step corr/holed

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,404 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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F791 RAE is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F791 RAE, 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 F791 RAE registered?

F791 RAE is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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The MOT history for F791 RAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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