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H227 UEX

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 UEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,243 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front mudguard insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front mudguard insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,930 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 84,894 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

sight play in steering idler

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,311 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

sight play in steering idler

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake travel high

slight play in nearside front shocker

slight play in steering joints

slight uneven rise on rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

both front seats dont lock upright

handbrake high

slight play in steering idler

Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hose ferrules corroding

both front seats dont lock upright

handbrake high

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,696 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 68,696 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,801 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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H227 UEX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H227 UEX, 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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H227 UEX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 4 April 1991.

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