MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
general underbody corrosion
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
general underbody corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front inner wheel arch panels corroding
brake pipes corroding
n/s/r and o/s/f tyres non van tyres
oil leak ?
surface corrosion to several brake pipes
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
surface corrosion to several brake pipes
front number plate backing coming away
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
rear wiper blade rubber missing wiper strip
slight play in top column bearing
uneven risae and fall between rear brakes
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front number plate backing coming away
front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
rear wiper blade rubber missing wiper strip
slight play in top column bearing
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
front number plate poor
front seat mechanisms worn
headlamp aims on lower limits
nearside front brake hose perished
offside front seatbelt poor
rear wiper split
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
An item not tested (Manual)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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 An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to both rear wheel arches
front number plate poor
front seat mechanisms worn
headlamp aims on lower limits
nearside front brake hose perished
offside front seatbelt poor
rear wiper split
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
c.o on limit
front number plate poor
oil leak present
rear bumper damaged
slight damage to offside front seatbelt
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
starter motor faulty
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
c.o on limit
front number plate poor
oil leak present
rear bumper damaged
slight damage to offside front seatbelt
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
starter motor faulty
front and rear wheel arches rusty
front brake hoses deteriorated
head lamp aims on limits
radiator in poor condition
screen damaged
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front and rear wheel arches rusty
front brake hoses deteriorated
head lamp aims on limits
radiator in poor condition
screen damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front brake hoses perished
cambelt last changed?
front number plate poor
fuel cap seal poor
offside front tyre cracked and perished
slight lateral movement at steering wheel
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Rascal?
Based on 30,067 MOT tests across 5,181 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J261 HCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Blue with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 J261 HCR, 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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J261 HCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 18 September 1991.
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