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K781 XBA

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,604 mi
Last recorded70,604 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK781 XBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre perished and close to wear markers

o/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s front window frame split

rear brakes out of balance

steering coupling rubber bush split

wiper linkage worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 70,604 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front tyre perished and close to wear markers

o/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s front window frame split

rear brakes out of balance

steering coupling rubber bush split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,915 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low

wiper linkage noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2008 63,941 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 63,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake pads worn

fuel tank damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,992 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 57,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,995 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 54,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 53,600 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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K781 XBA is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K781 XBA, 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 K781 XBA registered?

K781 XBA is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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