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H231 DEG

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,338 mi
Last recorded3,338 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 DEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 3,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 33,119 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside and offside front floor pans corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 912,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 85,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 81,415 miles

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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H231 DEG is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H231 DEG, 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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What year was H231 DEG registered?

H231 DEG is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 8 January 1991.

Is H231 DEG safe to buy?

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