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J542 SUK

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ542 SUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,938 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,937 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,797 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,393 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,391 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2012 83,386 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 81,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 80,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,507 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2008 76,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 76,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 72,773 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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J542 SUK is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White 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 J542 SUK, 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 J542 SUK registered?

J542 SUK is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J542 SUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J542 SUK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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