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J502 KAE

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ502 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 79,565 miles

vehicle underbody waxoyl and suspension components

Pass 23 May 2025 78,237 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle been undersealed (waxoyl)

Pass 21 May 2024 77,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 68,721 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,667 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 66,350 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,299 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,150 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 64,120 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,922 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,815 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 61,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 60,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,600 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,465 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,934 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front wheel arches/various under-side corrosion

difficult to inspect front brake pads without dismantling

high rear brake imbalance

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wheels slightly binding

rear wiper blade split

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front wheel arches/various under-side corrosion

difficult to inspect front brake pads without dismantling

high rear brake imbalance

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wheels slightly binding

rear wiper blade split

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,670 miles

corrosion starting inner sills &n/s front bwheel arch panal

front brake hoses perishing

front tyres sidewall perished

radiator poor condition

rear wiper split

reverse lights not working

slight play in streering idler bush

Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion starting inner sills &n/s front bwheel arch panal

front brake hoses perishing

front tyres sidewall perished

radiator poor condition

rear wiper split

reverse lights not working

slight play in streering idler bush

Pass 1 May 2007 46,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,909 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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J502 KAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 J502 KAE, 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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J502 KAE is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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