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J391 SOF

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,098 mi
Last recorded50,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 SOF
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 50,098 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 50,095 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,622 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

various corrosion to suspension steering brake components

various corrosion to underbody chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2025 49,622 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

various corrosion to suspension steering brake components

various corrosion to underbody chassis

Fail 27 Aug 2024 49,593 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor / chassis area to steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to step area including door pillar base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to step area including door pillar base (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) idle pin / bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides rear leaf springs corroded

various corrosion to suspension, steering and brake components

various corrosion to under body and chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nsr and osr (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres cracking on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,904 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 47,904 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged to filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,413 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,176 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 47,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,077 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,315 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,082 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 24,178 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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J391 SOF is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J391 SOF, 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 J391 SOF registered?

J391 SOF is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 October 1991.

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The MOT history for J391 SOF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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