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G197 GUX

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 GUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 134,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arms, sub frame, anti roll bar and o/s mounting corroded.

both front turrets under seats corroded, recommend further investigation.

both rear leaf springs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f foot wells corroded.

n/s/f sill has holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.

o/s/r inner sill has holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arms, sub frame, anti roll bar and o/s mounting corroded.

both front turrets under seats corroded, recommend further investigation.

both rear leaf springs corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f foot wells corroded.

n/s/f sill has holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.

o/s/r inner sill has holed corrosion, not in a prescribed area.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate is damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,242 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,352 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear wheel arches are carroded

rear wiper blade is missing

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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G197 GUX is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G197 GUX, 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 G197 GUX registered?

G197 GUX is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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