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G277 RNJ

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,034 mi
Last recorded44,034 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 RNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray corroded

n/s/f floor corrodeing

Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery tray corroded

n/s/f floor corrodeing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,229 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,169 miles

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

Play in idler arm bushes.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,340 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,595 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2006 25,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2005 17,839 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 17,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G277 RNJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G277 RNJ, 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 G277 RNJ registered?

G277 RNJ is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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