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J531 BVO

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Purple Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,139 mi
Last recorded48,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 BVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 48,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 48,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,564 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 May 2024 46,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing lockingsplit pin missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 46,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 45,550 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 45,419 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog light switch brings on brake lights (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery tray slightly corroded

underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,607 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 44,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,170 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 44,170 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 43,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 43,987 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2007 43,140 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ignition faulty

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,680 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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J531 BVO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Purple with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J531 BVO, 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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J531 BVO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 2 October 1991.

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