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K289 KGW

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 KGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2023 50,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2023 50,234 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 50,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Oct 2021 50,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2021 49,872 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,646 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,532 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,749 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,884 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside headlamp beam image starting to get poor

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,828 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2007 20,828 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing ring started to perish

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

nearside front floor corrded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,540 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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K289 KGW is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K289 KGW, 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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K289 KGW is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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