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J155 UBO

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

80,566 mi
Last recorded80,566 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 UBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 80,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,011 miles

Coolant leak Engine area ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil pressure warning lamp on (DIM)

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,042 miles

Drivers side windscreen has a crack on the top edge not affecting drivers view.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,808 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,758 miles

Offside and nearside front and rear tyres close to limits

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 73,843 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,945 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 68,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,991 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper in poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

offside wiper in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,529 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 51,529 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres perrished

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,824 miles

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

handbrake travel high but has reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,316 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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J155 UBO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J155 UBO, 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 J155 UBO registered?

J155 UBO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 October 1991.

Is J155 UBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J155 UBO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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