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J214 FMX

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Blue Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,087 mi
Last recorded21,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 FMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 21,087 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf seat belt twisted

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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J214 FMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J214 FMX, 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 J214 FMX registered?

J214 FMX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 November 1991.

Is J214 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J214 FMX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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