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J279 UVX

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,936 mi
Last recorded40,936 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 UVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 40,936 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 40,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 40,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering idler slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm bushes slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 39,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm bushes slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,240 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,239 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,081 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,744 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,367 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,709 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,192 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,650 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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J279 UVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J279 UVX, 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 J279 UVX registered?

J279 UVX is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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The MOT history for J279 UVX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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