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J429 SEG

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

21,684 mi
Last recorded21,684 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 SEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,684 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf wheel arch corroded (repaired)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 21,068 miles

body has corrosion and has been recently under sealed in places making it difficult to access the corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2013 20,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Body has corrosion and has been recently under sealed in places making it difficult to access the corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,255 miles

both front tie bar bushes perrishing

both rear shackle bushes slight play

engine oil leak

underside of vechile corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2011 19,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tie bar bushes perrishing

both rear shackle bushes slight play

engine oil leak

underside of vechile corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,370 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR TAILGATE CORRODED ON BOTTOM

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

both sliding doors corroded at the bottom

front anti roll bar D bushes PERISHED

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 14,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR TAILGATE CORRODED ON BOTTOM

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

both sliding doors corroded at the bottom

front anti roll bar D bushes PERISHED

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,529 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 11,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,743 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 7,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f wiper arm spindle bent

Pass 3 Dec 2007 5,046 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f mudflap insecure

water tank insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2007 4,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f mudflap insecure

water tank insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2006 1,905 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 1,905 miles

Nearside 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 a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 944 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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J429 SEG is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J429 SEG, 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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J429 SEG is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 December 1991.

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