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J531 MSJ

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,488 mi
Last recorded86,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 MSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,558 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 84,552 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall showing cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,414 miles

Body corrosion not affecting braking or steering

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 83,414 miles

Body corrosion not affecting braking or steering

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 82,840 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 81,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 81,558 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 79,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,568 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 75,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 72,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 72,377 miles

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

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

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 MSJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSJ, 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 MSJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 24 September 1991.

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