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K494 WHG

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 WHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,304 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and body corrosion in various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 93,304 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch and step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by towing eye (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 93,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 93,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 93,304 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 93,304 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 92,028 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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K494 WHG is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K494 WHG, 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 K494 WHG registered?

K494 WHG is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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