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J391 JPO

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,955 mi
Last recorded65,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 JPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 65,955 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,509 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower door has hole

Nearside Rear Upper light lens has been taped

battery tray corroded

both front lower suspention arms corroded and inner bushes deterated

both front shockers corroded

both front steps have been welded and heavy under sealed

both rear leaf springs corroded

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower door has hole

Nearside Rear Upper light lens has been taped

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

battery tray corroded

both front lower suspention arms corroded and inner bushes deterated

both front shockers corroded

both front steps have been welded and heavy under sealed

both rear leaf springs corroded

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 62,951 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f step (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s/f step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,622 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear light clusters have a earth problem and flash slighjtly when indicators are operated (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co too high (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear light clusters have a earth problem and flash slighjtly when indicators are operated (1.1.A.3f)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,709 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,052 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,099 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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J391 JPO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J391 JPO, 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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J391 JPO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1991.

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