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J229 FMV

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,448 mi
Last recorded109,448 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 FMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 109,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 109,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle brake pipe excessively pitted by corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent by being jacked up on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rubber fuel pipe very perished near filter

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 8,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,243 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 3,923 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 959,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 959,662 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2014 92,461 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,246 miles

steering centre pin on chassis has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,507 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,494 miles

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 78,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,523 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 72,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 72,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,573 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 71,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 69,712 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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J229 FMV is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J229 FMV, 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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J229 FMV is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 14 November 1991.

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