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F849 SWK

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 SWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,642 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 79,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,427 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 74,427 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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F849 SWK is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F849 SWK, 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

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What year was F849 SWK registered?

F849 SWK is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 10 February 1989.

Is F849 SWK safe to buy?

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