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G250 RGW

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,671 mi
Last recorded91,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG250 RGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2006 91,671 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch but not considered excessive

front pipe heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2005 80,399 miles

Both steering rack gaiters new

Both steering rack gaiters twisted

Long travel on footbrake

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 80,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Long travel on footbrake

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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G250 RGW is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G250 RGW, 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 G250 RGW registered?

G250 RGW is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 October 1989.

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