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A9 WCC

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,587 mi
Last recorded80,587 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 WCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,587 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Most Underbody Panels & Components Have Surface Corrosion

Most Underbody Rubber Components Have Slight Deterioration

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,346 miles

Chassis corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,890 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,504 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear light lens is slightly cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,248 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear light lens is slightly damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2012 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust condition slightly poor

Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

pick up body work is repaired with tape

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,624 miles

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

brake warning ligt stays on

nearside body work repaired with tape

offside body work repaired with tape

Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,621 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

brake warning ligt stays on

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body work has been repaired with tape

Fail 3 Jul 2009 75,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,308 miles

advise to improve handbrake travel

body in poor condition,underbody corroding

brake pipes corroding

slight movement in front suspension legs

steering coupling starting to split

Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR BODY PANELS IN POOR CONDITION, SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DRAG LINK BUSH

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,316 miles

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

Fail 18 May 2007 73,307 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

long handbrake travel

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,541 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

handbrake travel close to limits

slight blow on rear exhaust section

slight low effort on o/s/r brake

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 May 2005 71,408 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 71,408 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

steering idler has slight play in bush

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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A9 WCC is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 WCC, 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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A9 WCC is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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