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J578 XOO

1991 Vauxhall Rascal

Red Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

7,909 mi
Last recorded7,909 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Rascal59,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 XOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelRascal
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 7,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 7,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 7,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 6,293 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 5,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 4,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 3,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 1,565 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 99,976 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door step corroded within 30cms (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,103 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor edge corroded within 30cms mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 95,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 93,847 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,177 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

steering arm has slight play in bush

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,489 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 9 Sep 2011 90,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,794 miles

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

body repairs seem strong but have signs of filler over welded in patches

Fail 31 Aug 2010 88,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,682 miles

o/s front floor cross member corroding and getting thin

wheel arches near seats corroding at top and under side of wings

Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,391 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,723 miles

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

both front inner arches starting to corrode

osf tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,277 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 82,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise near side rear bump stop is missing

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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J578 XOO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal in Red with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J578 XOO, 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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J578 XOO is a 1991 Vauxhall Rascal, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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