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J545 CYB

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 CYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,411 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,174 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,679 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 85,679 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,884 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,125 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 84,121 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 85,569 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 85,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 82,534 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 82,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advice corrosion in front wheel archs and ns sill

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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J545 CYB is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Cream 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 J545 CYB, 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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J545 CYB is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 7 October 1991.

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