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K774 NHY

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,652 mi
Last recorded63,652 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK774 NHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,652 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion around front wheel arch areas

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,652 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion around front wheel arch areas

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,067 miles

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

n/s/r door shut/sill corroded

rear foglamp loose

Fail 11 Apr 2013 57,999 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear foglamp loose

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 52,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,689 miles

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,244 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,170 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,206 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 23,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 15,021 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,866 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 84,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K774 NHY is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K774 NHY, 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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K774 NHY is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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