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K149 AKG

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,278 mi
Last recorded57,278 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 AKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 57,278 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,538 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre perished to max

radiator poor con

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre perished to max

radiator poor con

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,363 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 48,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 46,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,164 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 42,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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K149 AKG is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 61,963 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 K149 AKG, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K149 AKG is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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