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K517 MGJ

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK517 MGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,711 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 73,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail NS + OS (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

NSF lower corner of windscreen cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 58,786 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,183 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 40,182 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 14,506 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 14,504 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,293 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 14,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 14,150 miles

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 14,073 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 14,073 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 14,031 miles

near side mirror slightly insecure

Pass 2 May 2008 13,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 13,173 miles

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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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K517 MGJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K517 MGJ, 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 K517 MGJ registered?

K517 MGJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 27 February 1993.

Is K517 MGJ safe to buy?

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