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K853 UTT

1993 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,529 mi
Last recorded44,529 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Rascal61,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 UTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,529 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 44,520 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,415 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 44,396 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2012 68,389 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 68,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 65,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,043 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 64,009 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,967 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 609,921 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underbody surface rust and body rust

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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K853 UTT is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K853 UTT, 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 K853 UTT registered?

K853 UTT is a 1993 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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