MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL RASCALs year 1992

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Pass percent:50.27%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL RASCAL year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:4,263 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	384
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	376
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	331
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	314
Brake pipe excessively corroded	306
Registration plate lamp issues	229
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	219
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	155
Rear brake binding	152
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	134
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	111
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	94
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	84
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	75
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	74
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	73
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	70
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	66
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	62
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	59
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	58
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	58
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	58
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	55
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	54
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	52
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	51
Rear brake application uneven	49
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	44
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	44
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	44
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	43
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	42
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Registration plate issues	39
Brake hose damaged	38
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	37
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	37
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	36
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	36
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	35
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	35
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	34
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	34
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	33
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	32
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	32
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	31
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	28
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	28
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	28
Windscreen has damage	26
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	23
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	23
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	23
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	22
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	22
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	21
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	20
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	15
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	15
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	13
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	13
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Front brake application uneven	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	12
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	12
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	11
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	11
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	9
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	7
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Centre Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	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 Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	7

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL RASCALs year 1992

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