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F818 STC

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,954 mi
Last recorded64,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 STC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,954 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,591 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 64,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 62,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,815 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,258 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,258 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,168 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 46,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F818 STC is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F818 STC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F818 STC?

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What year was F818 STC registered?

F818 STC is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F818 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F818 STC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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