MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate is damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G197 GUX safe to buy?
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