MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL RASCALs year 1988

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Pass percent:51.65%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL RASCAL year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,702 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	154
Headlamp aim out of alignment	152
Brake pipe excessively corroded	115
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	105
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	100
Registration plate lamp issues	82
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	81
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	79
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	47
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Registration plate issues	39
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	31
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Rear brake application uneven	29
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Rear brake binding	28
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	25
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	19
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Windscreen has damage	17
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	12
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	5
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.6d\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	4
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	3
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL RASCALs year 1988

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