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K257 XFJ

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,155 mi
Last recorded70,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK257 XFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF step holed and corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion covering whole underside of veichle

Fail 13 Jun 2017 70,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF step holed and corroded

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm outer ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion covering whole underside of veichle

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,394 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 69,390 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,843 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,843 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 64,393 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 64,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,092 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 64,092 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery terminal loose

nsf tyre has slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2005 63,890 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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K257 XFJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 K257 XFJ, 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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What year was K257 XFJ registered?

K257 XFJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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