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K693 VEA

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,587 mi
Last recorded97,587 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK693 VEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 97,587 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,205 miles

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

front lower cross member corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

steering ram boot perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front lower cross member corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

steering ram boot perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,034 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rack boot perished

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rack boot perished

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,315 miles

rack boot perished

rear shackle bushes worn

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,113 miles

corrosion to front cross member into inner arches

front top mount areas corroded

play in rear leaf spring shackle bushes

steering boot perished

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,112 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering boot perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front cross member into inner arches

front top mount areas corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to front cross member into arches and towards top mounts

radiator leaking

steering boot deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front cross member in arch corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front cross member in arch corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,050 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 87,283 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,168 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,168 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,692 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,124 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 76,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 76,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,648 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,646 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front sill holed

n/s sill noled under sliding door

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,614 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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K693 VEA is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K693 VEA, 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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K693 VEA is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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