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J557 PND

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,689 mi
Last recorded41,689 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ557 PND
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2014 41,689 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrision n/s/f wing

corrision too both front top mount areas double skin

inbalance on rear brakes only just met for mot

n/s/r tyre slighly out of shape

slight play in front steering joint

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,689 miles

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

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

corrision n/s/f wing

corrision too both front top mount areas double skin

inbalance on rear brakes only just met for mot

n/s/r tyre slighly out of shape

slight play in front steering joint

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,627 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,406 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J557 PND is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J557 PND, 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 J557 PND registered?

J557 PND is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 30 December 1991.

Is J557 PND safe to buy?

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