CarVerify

Free Car Check

K478 GBD

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,805 mi
Last recorded34,805 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,805 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 34,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 32,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wheel archs starting to rust

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
Full Vauxhall Rascal reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K478 GBD is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K478 GBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K478 GBD?

You can check the full history of K478 GBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K478 GBD registered?

K478 GBD is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 May 1993.

Is K478 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K478 GBD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K478 GBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K478 GBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.