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J179 TOB

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,114 mi
Last recorded52,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 TOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,114 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s front inner wheel arch area signs of surface rust not effecting steering or suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,490 miles

all four tyres spliting on tred and side walls

Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,490 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres spliting on tred and side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,463 miles

4x tyres cracking on tred and side walls

all floor corroded

exhaust bracket corroded

front pads worn low

n/s/r brake slightly binding

no spare wheel

rear spring rubber bush's worn and cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2010 47,983 miles

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

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

all four tyres have cracking to tread area and walls

n/s cab floor corroded and wheel arch under van corroded and holed

o/s and n/s front brake pads are worn

o/s cab floor corroded

rear spring bushes are worn / cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyre walls cracked

n/s rear light assembly loose

o/s and n/s cab floor outer edgescorroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,920 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres walls cracking

n/s rear lamp loose on body and wet in lens

o/s and n/s cab floor outer edges corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,353 miles

all four tyres have some cracking on walls and tread area

battery box corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2007 47,352 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded under car

cab floor holed o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres cracking walls and between treads

steering box to relay bush wearing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,709 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 44,279 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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J179 TOB is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J179 TOB, 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 J179 TOB registered?

J179 TOB is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 16 December 1991.

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