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K388 DNK

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,996 mi
Last recorded67,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 DNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

tow bar has tow ball and electrics removed

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,740 miles

all 4 wheel arches corroded

slight play steering idler arm bushes

Fail 11 Feb 2012 62,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all 4 wheel arches corroded

slight play steering idler arm bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,566 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to weep.

hand brake level high.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 51,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear shock absorbers starting to weep.

hand brake level high.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,020 miles

all o/s rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,552 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,644 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,644 miles

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

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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K388 DNK is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K388 DNK, 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 K388 DNK registered?

K388 DNK is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 9 July 1993.

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