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G843 NYB

1990 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Rascal62,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG843 NYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,253 miles

offside front tyre wear on inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 104,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 103,768 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f tyre wear on inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2010 103,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

o/s/f tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 102,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,383 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 98,627 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 98,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Oct 2006 97,442 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 97,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

offside side door lower door skin insecure

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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G843 NYB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 62,680 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 G843 NYB, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G843 NYB registered?

G843 NYB is a 1990 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 February 1990.

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