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K780 YDP

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,066 mi
Last recorded21,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 YDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 21,066 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 21,023 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear compensator pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rod to clevis bush slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 21,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 21,016 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2020 21,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,501 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 20,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,948 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,857 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,448 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 17,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,900 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 15,897 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,281 miles

os mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2012 14,281 miles

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

os mirror cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,286 miles

both front wipers have movement

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 10,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front wipers have movement

Pass 30 Jun 2010 7,280 miles

Front registration plate perished

N/s/f door mirror lense cracked

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

O/s side door stepp corrorded

O/s/f Wiper split on end

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare wheel cage corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2010 7,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate perished

N/s/f door mirror lense cracked

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

O/s side door stepp corrorded

O/s/f Wiper split on end

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Spare wheel cage corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 4,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,469 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 96,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 92,849 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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K780 YDP is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K780 YDP, 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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K780 YDP is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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