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J489 OPH

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,310 mi
Last recorded31,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 OPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,294 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure Wheel arch rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure Door step and wheel arch rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi hose top ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 31,294 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken and white light showing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working And poor earth effecting other lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Rear brakes out of balance and poor performance (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure Wheel arch rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure Door step and wheel arch rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake flexi hose top ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 31,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155r12c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 31,286 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155r12c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,283 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,212 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2020 31,210 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 30,718 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Screen washer poor in operation

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 26,994 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 26,993 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 26,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 23,919 miles

Centre & rear exhaust are corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 23,918 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre & rear exhaust are corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 19,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2013 17,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 15,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 12,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 11,217 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J489 OPH is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J489 OPH, 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 J489 OPH registered?

J489 OPH is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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