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J225 SAC

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,239 mi
Last recorded16,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 SAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,239 miles

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 12 Jan 2015 16,205 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 11,768 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f floor panel

Fail 19 Jun 2012 11,734 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/f floor panel

Pass 5 Aug 2011 9,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 9,437 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 6,504 miles

minor corrosion to front steps and wheel arches

Pass 14 Jul 2009 3,881 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 3,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 1,526 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 1,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,498 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 95,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J225 SAC is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J225 SAC, 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 J225 SAC registered?

J225 SAC is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 15 October 1991.

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