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G16 AVO

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,516 mi
Last recorded175,516 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 AVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 175,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded burst during rbt (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery box corroded

sign of coolant leak thermostat

Pass 12 Feb 2025 166,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 166,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 163,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 154,366 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Also transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both leaf spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 140,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 140,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2017 4,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,324 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,877 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

low horn output volume.

Fail 11 Feb 2012 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

low horn output volume.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 90,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,466 miles

both steering rack gaiters perished.both rear tyres very low tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 84,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,950 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,566 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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G16 AVO is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 61,963 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 G16 AVO, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G16 AVO registered?

G16 AVO is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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