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A7 CWD

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Green Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,796 mi
Last recorded82,796 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2021 82,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Dropside likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side off vehicle very poor and rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,767 miles

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

battery tray corroded

seat belt mounting corroded offside rear brake of cab

under-body of car corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,755 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

battery tray corroded

seat belt mounting corroded offside rear brake of cab

under-body of car corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,630 miles

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

some areas of the under-body corroded

under-body panels fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,627 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area on the inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

battery box corroded

both front wheel arch corrored

some areas of the under-body corroded

under-body panels fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,436 miles

both front wheel arch corroded

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 81,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front wheel arch corroded

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,992 miles

Nearside chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,989 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (5.2.6)

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

Nearside chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,628 miles

general condition rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,626 miles

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

general condition rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,998 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside centre chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside centre chassis rail slight corrosion

spare tyre soft

Fail 30 Jan 2014 79,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside centre chassis rail slight corrosion

nearside wiper slight split

spare tyre soft

wipers only working on slow speed

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,339 miles

nearside centre chassis rail slight corrosion

nearside wiper slight split

spare tyre soft

wipers only working on slow speed

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,725 miles

spare tyre soft

Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion in nearside chassis rail

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,282 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion in nearside chassis rail

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,855 miles

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight uneven braking on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side wiper blade slightly split

Fail 13 Jan 2010 77,431 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side wiper blade slightly split

Pass 21 Jan 2009 76,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 76,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyre sizes different

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2008 75,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyre sizes different

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,703 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 74,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

spare tyre soft

Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,989 miles

slight marks on windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2006 73,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight marks on windscreen n/s

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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A7 CWD is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Green with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Rascal models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,748 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 A7 CWD, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Rascal is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 CWD is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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