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K383 TDG

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,904 mi
Last recorded62,904 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 TDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,904 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,904 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 59,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Jun 2014 59,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 58,084 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 58,084 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 56,848 miles

Exhaust end pipe directed to body

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

Temp fuel cap fitted but is of a type that seals

Fail 17 May 2011 56,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust end pipe directed to body

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temp fuel cap fitted but is of a type that seals

Pass 19 May 2010 55,440 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 55,440 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,490 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,945 miles

corrosion to chassis and underside

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,338 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 49,338 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 47,344 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 47,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.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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K383 TDG is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K383 TDG, 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 K383 TDG registered?

K383 TDG is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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