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G817 WDP

1989 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Rascal61,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 WDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 65,816 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,888 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,074 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 56,391 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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G817 WDP is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 G817 WDP, 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 G817 WDP registered?

G817 WDP is a 1989 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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